Atlanta Campus Catalog 2011-2012 - Mercer University

the chief academic officer of the University, accompanied by a receipt indicating paymentof all applicable graduation and dissertation fees.GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPCONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK: THE TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERTO KNOWTo Know the foundations of the education profession, content bases for curricula, andcharacteristics of diverse learners.TO DO1. Demonstrates knowledge of the philosophical, historical, sociological, legal,and psychological foundations of education.2. Demonstrates leadership and expertise in the content bases for curricula, theappropriate uses of technology, good communication skills, and effective pedagogy.3. Shows leadership and understanding of and respect for the characteristics,cognitive and social developmental stages, emotional and psychologicalneeds and learning styles of diverse and special needs learners.To Do the work of a professional educational leader in encouraging teachers to planand implement well-integrated curricula using developmentally appropriate and culturallyresponsive instructional strategies, materials, and technology.1. Plans, implements and assesses a well-integrated developmentally appropriate,and culturally responsive school vision that is well grounded in pedagogicaland psychological theory.2. Leads teachers to individualize, differentiate, and adapt instruction to meetthe needs of diverse and special needs learners.3. Leads teachers to use a wide variety of teaching methods, strategies, technology,and materials.4. Develops, articulates, and implements a school vision that promotes a positiveschool culture, provides an effective instructional program, applies bestpractices, and helps to develop the professional growth of teachers and otherschool personnel.5. Manages the organization, operations, and resources in a way that promotesa safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.TO BETo Be a reflective, collaborative, and responsive decision-maker, facilitator, and rolemodel within the school, community, and global environment.1. Uses feedback, reflection, research, and collaboration to enhance leadershipperformance, make decisions, develop and modify leadership skills, and growas a professional.2. Models understanding, respect, and appreciation for diverse educational, cultural,and socioeconomic groups; a willingness to consider diverse opinionsand perspectives; and concern for community and global awareness.TIFT COLLEGE OF EDUCATION / 201