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This program is for educators who are interested in exploring issues related to leadership in schools, curriculum and instruction, reflective practice, and methods of inquiry related to school settings. Graduates of this program will be able to apply advanced curricular systems and strategies in classrooms and schools. The program will prepare teachers to be instructional leaders within their districts, able to assist with many decisions related to academics and assessment.The objectives of WestConn's proposed Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership are varied and vital to the professional development of classroom educators and for the improvement of student achievement. The program is designed to prepare K-12 educators to: assume roles of leadership in the conceptualization, initiation, assessment and redesign of instructional strategies; become lifelong consumers and producers of scholarly inquiry by conducting meaningful site-based inquiry pertaining to student achievement, program assessment, and other measures of educational success; develop and implement innovative curricula that focus on excellence and equity in education; implement school-wide professional development activities utilizing applied research, instructional technology, and best practices in K-12 schools; implement school-wide professional development activities consistent with emerging national standards as articulated by relevant professional specialty associations.WestConn's Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership is founded on the belief that instructional leaders should be a major human resource in every educational system. The effectiveness of K-12 schools and other educational settings is determined in great part by the quality of teaching as evidenced by outstanding teachers. The infusion of technology, curricula restructuring, school management and assessment only succeed if they are supported, embraced, internalized and owned by teachers. The vast reservoir of talent, energy and experience of teachers can be released and realized through this program.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Environmental Sciences
Study Level
PHD
This program is for educators who are interested in exploring issues related to leadership in schools, curriculum and instruction, reflective practice, and methods of inquiry related to school settings. Graduates of this program will be able to apply advanced curricular systems and strategies in classrooms and schools. The program will prepare teachers to be instructional leaders within their districts, able to assist with many decisions related to academics and assessment.The objectives of WestConn's proposed Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership are varied and vital to the professional development of classroom educators and for the improvement of student achievement. The program is designed to prepare K-12 educators to: assume roles of leadership in the conceptualization, initiation, assessment and redesign of instructional strategies; become lifelong consumers and producers of scholarly inquiry by conducting meaningful site-based inquiry pertaining to student achievement, program assessment, and other measures of educational success; develop and implement innovative curricula that focus on excellence and equity in education; implement school-wide professional development activities utilizing applied research, instructional technology, and best practices in K-12 schools; implement school-wide professional development activities consistent with emerging national standards as articulated by relevant professional specialty associations.WestConn's Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership is founded on the belief that instructional leaders should be a major human resource in every educational system. The effectiveness of K-12 schools and other educational settings is determined in great part by the quality of teaching as evidenced by outstanding teachers. The infusion of technology, curricula restructuring, school management and assessment only succeed if they are supported, embraced, internalized and owned by teachers. The vast reservoir of talent, energy and experience of teachers can be released and realized through this program.
Admission Requirements
6+
Applicants must have completed the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree. Other English Language Requirements accepted: Students must have a paper-based TOEFL score of 550 and a computer-based score of 213; MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) with a score of at least 77.
2 Years
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
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International
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Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership
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24 monthsProgramme duration
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Environmental Sciences
Study Level
PHD
Programme overview
Main Subject
Environmental Sciences
Study Level
PHD
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
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