MTL REQUIRED COURSES

As of 2004, the following courses are required* for the MTL degree: Click on a course to see its description.

EDL585: Foundations of Teacher Leadership – 4 hrs.

EDL541: Educational Research Methods – 4 hrs. 

EDL542: Teacher Leadership – 4 hrs.  

EDL 543: Instructional Design - 4 hrs

EDL586: MTL Capstone  -  4hrs

EDL 541       EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH METHODS                   4 HOURS

Basic research methods in education.  Includes qualitative and quantitative research design, sampling, ethics, instrumentation, and validity.  The goal is to increase critical and analytical capabilities and to enhance strategies and systems for achieving excellence in education. Proctored Exam is required  

Course Objectives

The goal of this course is to make you into better consumers and creators of research. More specifically, this course should leave you more competent, confident and discerning when you read educational resaerch reports and it should leave you more competent and confident when you design and conduct your own resaerch projects.

Direct all questions about the course to the MTL coordinator at mtl@uis.edu. For information about the cost of taking this class, visit the following link: http://www.uis.edu/financialaid/

**Course is usually offered in the fall and spring semesters but not guaranteed. May be offered at other times as well.

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EDL 542       TEACHER LEADERSHIP                             4 HOURS

Examination of leadership characteristics and application of processes and strategies of teacher leadership.  The goal is the ability to understand and apply problem-solving tools while working with people in educational settings. Teachers must have access to an educational setting to work with a group of adult peers on a school improvement process.

Software for creating charts, graphs, tables and other visuals is required.

Course Objectives

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Direct all questions about the course to the MTL coordinator at mtl@uis.edu. For information about the cost of taking this class, visit the following link: http://www.uis.edu/financialaid/

**Course is usually offered in the fall and spring semesters but not guaranteed. May be offered at other times as well.

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EDL 543      INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN                           4 HOURS

Examination of the role of standards and curriculum at district and school levels in shaping educational changes and reforms.  The goal is to examine and understand curriculum and instructional issues within the context of reform efforts.  Many of the lectures are in PowerPoint format.

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Direct all questions about the course to the MTL coordinator at mtl@uis.edu. For information about the cost of taking this class, visit the following link: http://www.uis.edu/financialaid/

**Course is usually offered in the fall, spring and summer semesters but not guaranteed. May be offered at other times as well.

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EDL 585       FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHER LEADERSHIP (Required-preferably the first course taken)  4 HOURS

Provides an examination of learning to become a teacher leader and being a member of an online community.  Included are strategies for e-learning, teacher leaders as part of a virtual learning community, graduate level research and writing, and creating an e-portfolio.

**Course is usually offered in the fall, spring and summer semesters but not guaranteed. May be offered at other times as well.

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EDL 586       CAPSTONE COURSE (Required-preferably the last course taken)          4 HOURS

Implementation of an inquiry-based school improvement effort in a local school setting.  Students lead a team to define a problem, analyze its causes and review applicable background research, develop and implement an action plan, analyze results and make recommendations for further continuous improvement.  Through this effort students demonstrate the skills exemplifying the MTL program’s core values:  (1) teacher leadership, (2) accountability through data-based decision making, and (3) continuous improvement in teaching and learning. Teachers must have access to an educational setting to work with a group of adult peers on a school improvement process.

Software for creating charts, graphs, tables and other visuals is required.

**Course is usually offered in the fall and spring semesters but not guaranteed. May be offered at other times as well.

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