DEL 614: Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction
Credit Hours: (3)
Students will study the processes, techniques, and problems associated with supervision,
evaluation, and improvement of classroom instruction and instructional programs in
preK-12 schools. They will examine the roles of school administrators and instructional
supervisors in the evaluation of people and programs associated with instruction with
a focus on improved student learning.
Note(s): A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking EDEL 614.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
This course will examine the school as a community of learners and the interdependence of people and programs. The course will focus on instructional supervision, theories of supervision, and transformational leadership. Course content also includes the incorporation of planning for instructional supervision. Included in the study of instructional supervision will be leadership job responsibilities, varied methods of assessment and the use of direct assistance to teachers through clinical supervision, mentoring, peer coaching and modeling. The course will explore the issue of teachers as adult learners and look at the stages of development and the influences found in teacher development. Professional learning will be introduced with appropriate models provided to develop appropriate professional learning program for faculty. Current research will be provided with respect to the evaluation of instructional programs and the specific need for the use of data in such evaluation programs.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Course readings will serve as a primary content basis for in‑class discussions. Case studies and role-play exercises will be used in conjunction with material related to issues involving the evaluation of personnel. Twenty hours of structured field experiences with on‑site mentor principals and/or supervisors will also be required for completion of the course and will be discussed in class. A class project will relate directly to the embedded field experience. A variety of written and/or oral assignments (research reviews, reflective writings, narrative responses, journals, formal papers, book talks) will be assigned to help students formulate their personal supervisory styles. Group and individual tasks will be used to process and reinforce information/skills and for class sharing. Lectures by the professor are utilized to supplement and reinforce course readings. Videos may provide additional content for personal reflection and/or class discussion.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
The goals, objectives, and assignments in this class address standards specified in Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia, Administration and Supervision PreK-12 and the National Educational Leadership Preparation standards.
The student will:
1. Understand and can demonstrate the capacity to evaluate, develop, and implement high-quality and equitable academic and non-academic instructional practices, resources, technologies, and services that support equity, digital literacy, and the school’s academic and non-academic systems.
2. Understand and have the capacity to develop and engage staff in a collaborative professional culture designed to promote school improvement, teacher retention, and the success and well-being of each student and adult in the school.
3. Understand and have the capacity to personally engage in, as well as collaboratively engage school staff in, professional learning designed to promote reflection, cultural responsiveness, distributed leadership, digital literacy, school improvement, and student success.
4. Understand and have the capacity to evaluate, develop, and implement systems of supervision, support, and evaluation designed to promote school improvement and student success.
5. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and application of leadership and organizations, including:
6. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and application of management and leadership skills that achieve effective and efficient organizational operations and sustain an instructional program conducive to student academic progress, including;
7. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and application of the purpose of education and the role of professionalism in advancing educational goals, including:
Assessment Measures
All instructors of this course will assess students in the following ways related to NELP Standard Seven:
Additionally, instructors may choose at other assessment measures including but not limited to:
Other Course Information
Review and Approval
Spring 1997 Review Dr. Robert Lockwood
11-8-08 J. Sellers
Reviewed and revised R. McCracken 2/28/09
May 5, 2022