The purpose of this individual assignment is to prepare a research paper as a contribution to the study of instructional leadership, supervision, and evaluation. The student may select to research, study, and address an issue or area relating to the following: instruction, curriculum, school leadership, school improvement, school research, professional development, assessment, supervision, school reform, evaluation, standardized testing, new teacher evaluation systems, school report card process, instructional practices, school research, etc.;
The length of the paper should be seven (7) to ten (10) pages double spaced and 12 size letters. Please follow the example APA style paper in Learning Module 1. You can cite references studied in the course. Please cite at least two other references in your paper. Please use and boldface the following elements as headings to write your paper. Please make all efforts to submit papers on time. Late papers may affect your grades on major assignments. Maximum score is 100 points.
Make a strong introduction of the topic being addressed in this paper (at least 2 pages)
How will this study help you promote the mission, vision, and core values of the school?
Explain how this study will ensure educational standards that are culturally responsive for all students
Discuss how this new knowledge will help a school leader promote academic success and love of learning
Discuss three instructional practices you gained in your study that can impact your school
Explain the interpersonal skills needed by a leader to convey the importance of this information
State and discuss the technical skills that a leader may need to convey the meaning of this topic
How does this new knowledge help prepare the school and community for school improvement?
Discuss how this new knowledge relates to the improvement of evaluation and supervision?
Explain how this knowledge will help instill mutual commitment and accountability in all faculty for student success
Explain how this topic relates to your own personal preparation for leadership
State how this paper connects with the course of study
Evaluative Criteria for Supervision Impact Studies:
Introduction to paper (clear articulation of purpose, review, and rationale)
Theoretic Perspectives – discussion of specific perspectives (clarity, depth of coverage for purposes of paper, and evidence of writer understanding)
Analytic strength (ability to integrate the viewpoints and theoretical perspectives into a cognitive and compelling narrative, with articulation and perspective)
Rationale – unique aspects of paper as appropriate (i.e. supporting documentation, development of new models, compelling arguments, creative organization, link to inquiry plans)
Personal Reflection: discussion of how topic relates to personal professional growth and how paper connects to with course of study
Use of supporting references (references cited beyond course readings) – a reference list should be included; references may be taken from the course textbooks and readings, however, it is expected that further sources will be cited
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