Assessment Description
Assessing teachers in their leadership role is an important part of ensuring the mission and vision of the school are continually promoted. School administrators should be observing teachers working within their leadership role to determine how to best support their development as a leader.
Allocate at least 2 hours in the field to support this field experience.
Observe the leader of a non-academic group, team, or club in an elementary or secondary setting. Assess the leader’s guidance, participation, and demonstrated behaviors while the leader is working with the group. In your observations, consider the leader’s purpose or role within the group, and the personal attributes and dispositions required to fulfill the leader’s responsibilities. Consider how the leader ensures that the group promotes the mission and vision of the school. Meet with the teacher leader to discuss what you observed and provide feedback.
Use any remaining field experience hours to Help the principal mentor and, provided permission, seek opportunities to observe and/or Help the principal mentor.
Summarize your experiences in a 150-250 word reflection. Include the following:
The leader’s guidance, participation, and demonstrated behaviors while working with the group.
Incorporate PSEL Standards 1 and 6 into your reflection and describe how you will apply what you have learned to your future professional practice.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite Technical Support Articles is located in Class Resources if you need Helpance.
Document the locations and hours you spend in the field on your Clinical Field Experience Verification Form.
Submit the Clinical Field Experience Verification Form in the last topic. Directions for submitting can be found on the College of Education site in the Student Success Center.
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Description of the Assessment
Assessing teachers in their leadership roles is a crucial component of ensuring that the school’s mission and vision are promoted consistently. School administrators should observe teachers in their leadership roles to see how they can best support their professional growth.
To support this field experience, set aside at least 2 hours in the field.
In an elementary or secondary environment, observe the leader of a non-academic organization, team, or club. While working with the group, evaluate the leader’s advice, participation, and demonstrated behaviors. Consider the leader’s purpose or role within the group, as well as the personal qualities and dispositions required to carry out the leader’s duties. Consider how the group’s leader ensures that the group’s goals are met.
