Determine and analyze underlying philosophical assumptions in educational practice.
Analyze ethical issues in education, including professional codes of ethics, from a variety of philosophical perspectives.
Create an environment that supports every child’s growth and learning.
Create instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse students based on the cultural, development, and language needs of the student.
Demonstrate proficiency in all the content areas they will teach: English-language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, the arts, health and physical education.
Foster active inquiry, collaboration, critical thinking skills and supportive interaction in the elementary classroom.
Create and use assessments to plan, evaluate, and strengthen instruction.
Reflect on and evaluate the effects of their professional decisions and actions.
Create positive collaborative relationships with families, colleagues, and agencies in the larger community to promote the intellectual, social, emotional, physical growth and well-being of all children
School of Education Undergraduate Program Learning Outcomes
Candidates demonstrate competence in their respective content areas and/or area of certification in combination with competence in liberal arts and sciences
Candidates engage in reflective practice in their coursework and experiences in the field.
Candidates demonstrate knowledge of research-based teaching practices appropriate to their content area and proficiency with a variety of effective instructional methodologies.
Candidates demonstrate knowledge of research-based teaching practices appropriate to their content area and proficiency with a variety of effective instructional methodologies.
In acknowledgement of the impact of diversity on student learning and behavior, candidates address socio-cultural differences, differentiate instruction, and create modifications appropriate for the academic, motivational, behavioral and interest needs of students.
Candidates use technology for administrative and instructional tasks.
Candidates plan effective instruction, learning experiences, and school and classroom environments that allow all students to achieve.
Candidates demonstrate leadership in collaborating with colleagues, families and students in responding to real life problems in a multicultural society.