In this course, students focus on the knowledge, skills, and dispositions essential for instructional leadership and the supervision of educational activities and programs. Topics include program planning, staff selection and mentoring, curriculum development and evaluation, analyzing teaching and interpersonal supervisory strategies, collaborative program development, practicing value-added leadership and supervision, reflective practice, understanding the need for diversity in teaching and learning, and communication. This course also includes a field experience component of approximately 25 clock hours in which students apply theory to practice.