Seattle Pacific University
Master of Education in
Teacher Leadership
Program Standards
Competencies: The Seattle Pacific
University Master of Education in Teacher Leadership will center on the
following program competencies aligned with the Washington State teaching
criteria but also serve as a foundation for teacher leadership:
1.
Continuous improvement of teaching and learning, promoting student
growth
2.
Commitment to high levels of achievement for all students
3.
Development of safe and responsive community schools
4.
Commitment to the moral, ethical, and professional practices that
characterize leadership in education
Standard
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Course
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Product/artifact/portfolio
exhibit
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Foundations and Research
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Teacher
Leaders…
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1
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model ethical and moral
behavior.
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EDU 6085 Moral Issues in Education (3)
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A document that articulates the
moral piece of a vision as an educational leader that can guide the student
as they proceed in their professional career.
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2
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analyze learning to promote
student growth.
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EDU 6979 Action Research
in School Settings (3)
EDU 6528 Accomplished Teaching
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Review of educational material
for specified group of students.
Analysis of classroom practices/environment for student engagement.
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3
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improve teaching and learning
through the use of educational research at the classroom and school levels.
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EDU 6979 Action Research in School Settings (3)
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Initial action research project
– classroom level
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EDU 6980 Applying Research
in School Settings (3)
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Article critiques and data analyses
connected to both primary and secondary sources
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Teacher Leadership Focus
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4
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engage in analysis of teaching
and collaborative practices.
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EDU 6528 Accomplished Teaching (3)
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Analysis of teaching and
collaborative practices that support improved instruction. Video segments of
classroom and coaching strategies.
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5
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establish a culturally inclusive
learning climate that facilitates academic engagement and success for all
students.
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EDU 6525 Culturally Responsive Teaching (3)
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Plans for improving the cultural
sensitivity of an educational setting.
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6
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communicate and collaborates
with a variety of stakeholders
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EDU 6600 Communication and Collaboration: Parents, Colleagues,
Community (3)
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Educator Professional Learning
Plan connected to SIP
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communicate and collaborates
with a variety of stakeholders
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EDAD 6589 Engaging Communities (3)
EDU 6600 Communication and
Collaboration (3)
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CEP – Community Engagement Plan
Educator Professional Learning
Plan connected to SIP
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7
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utilize instructional frames to
improve teaching
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EDAD 6580 Leadership in Education (3)
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1. LEP – Learning Environment
Profile Analysis
2. Introduction to the Professional
Growth Plan
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8
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present professional practice
for the review of colleagues
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EDU 6990 Teacher Leadership Capstone (3)
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Presentation of reflective capstone
project – end of program reflections aligned to all TL standard areas.
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Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Focus
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9
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evaluate and use effective
curriculum design
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EDU 6524 Curriculum Design (3)
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Curriculum maps or analysis of
curriculum alignment
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10
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understand effective use of
research based instructional practices
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EDU 6526 Survey of Instructional Strategies (3)
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Analysis of implementation for
several classroom-based instructional strategies
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11
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Utilize formative and summative
assessment in a standards based environment
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EDU 6613 Standards Based Assessment (3)
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Comprehensive formative and
summative assessment plan for a classroom-based unit of study.
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12
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evaluate and use technology for
teaching and learning
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EDTC 6433 Teaching with Technology (3)
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Student and teacher tools,
strategies, products demonstrating effective use. (ISTE standards)
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