EDAD 6901 - Instructional Leadership Beyond the Classroom
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A02, CRN 42839,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Christopher Basich
Email: cwbasich@ysu.edu
Course Description
6901. Instructional Leadership Beyond the Classroom. Teacher leaders will lead both from within their own classrooms and beyond, therefore it will be important to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills that will assist them in any leadership situation they may face. Candidates will be introduced to the theory and practice of teacher leadership in order to assist in building teacher commitment, teacher efficacy, teaching competence, and instructional practices. There will be an additional emphasis on developing teacher leaders, specifically in the areas of adult learning principles, reflective practice, and professional learning communities. Candidates will be introduced to the importance of self-directed teacher professional development, taking on leadership roles at school, district, state, and national levels, as well as learning how to lead in both formal and informal ways. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Teacher Leadership that Strengthens Professional Practice | Charlotte Danielson | 1416602712 |
| Required | Leading Collaborative Learning: Empowering Excellence. | Sharrat, L & Planche, B | 1483368971 |
Other Required Readings / Articles:
- Derrington, M. L., & Angelle, P. S. (2013). Teacher Leadership and Collective Efficacy: Connections and Links. International Journal of Teacher Leadership, 4(1), n1.
- Killion, J., Harrison, C., Colton, A., Bryan, C., Delehant, A., & Cooke, D. (2016). A Systemic Approach to Elevating Teacher Leadership. Learning Forward.
- Margolis, J., & Deuel, A. (2009). Teacher leaders in action: Motivation, Morality, and Money Leadership and Policy in Schools, 8(3), 264-286.
- n.a. (2018). Cultivating Teacher Leadership in Professional Learning Communities. Ohio
- Department of Education. Ohio Teacher Leadership Toolkit.
- n.a (2018). Defining 10 Key Decisions for Creating Teacher Leader Roles. Ohio Department of
- Education. Ohio Teacher Leadership Toolkit.
- n.a. (2018). Teacher Leader Case Studies. Ohio Department of Education. Ohio Teacher Leadership Toolkit.
- n.a. (2018). Teacher Leadership: Teacher Tools. Ohio Department of Education. Ohio Teacher Leadership Toolkit.
- Ohio Teacher Leader Framework (2025). Ohio Department of Education
- York-Barr, J., & Duke, K. (2004). What do we know about teacher leadership? Findings from two decades of scholarship. Review of educational research, 74(3), 255-316
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Reading: Danielson 1-27 and Module 1 Readings, Videos | Topic: What is Teacher Leadership? | Module 1 Discussion Question Module 1 Reflection Assignment |
| 10/26 | Reading: Danielson 28-57 and Module 2 Readings, Videos | Topic: Formal Teacher Leadership | Module 2 Discussion Question Module 2 Reflection Assignment Teacher Leader Interview Assignment |
| 11/2 | Reading: Danielson 59-83 and Module 3 Readings, Videos | Topic: Informal Teacher Leadership | Module 3 Discussion Question Module 3 Reflection Assignment Teacher Leadership Vision and Mission Assignment |
| 11/9 | Reading: Danielson 84-122 and Module 4 Readings, Videos | Topic: Teacher Leadership in Practice | Module 4 Discussion Question Module 4 Reflection Assignment Formal / Informal Teacher Leader Role Development Assignment |
| 11/16 | Reading: Danielson 123-146 and Module 5 Readings, Videos | Topic: Teacher Leadership: Tools and Skills: Part 1 | Module 5 Discussion Question Module 5 Reflection Assignment |
| 11/23 | Reading: Sharrat & Planche 99-128 and Module 6 Readings, and Videos | Topic: Teacher Leadership: Tools and Skills: Part 2 | Module 6 Discussion Question Module 6 Reflection Assignment Instructional Rounds Assignment |
| 11/30 | Reading: Sharrat & Planche 145-166 and Module 7 Readings, and Videos | Topic: Promoting and Developing Teacher Leadership | Module 7 Discussion Question Module 7 Reflection Assignment Teacher Leader Final Project Assignment |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.