Teacher Education, Middle Childhood

Learning Objectives:
 

Number	Student Learning Outcome	How is this outcome assessed?
1	The Middle Childhood Education teacher candidate is well grounded in general studies and the specific discipline areas of their chosen teaching fields.	Praxis II, Principles of Learning and Teaching, Middle Childhood Education Professional Portfolio, Domain I Overall GPA Course Grades/GPA in GEP, Curriculum Content Courses GPA in Professional Education and Reading Education Courses Field and Clinical Evaluations
2	The Middle Childhood Education teacher candidate understands the nature of young adolescents development and learning as well as the diversity and individual differences that exist in families and communities and their impact on learning.	Praxis II, Principles of Learning and Teaching, Middle Childhood Education Professional Portfolio, Domain II Grades in Related Studies (Psychology/Human Development Courses) Grades/GPA in Professional Education Courses Field and Clinical Evaluations
3	The Middle Childhood Education teacher candidate demonstrates sensitivities to learning contexts and environments, including the family and community, and effectively communicates and collaborates with families and community members to meet the learning needs of young adolescents.	Praxis II examination in Middle Childhood Content Areas (Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies) Praxis II, Principles of Learning and Teaching, Middle Childhood Education Professional Portfolio, Domain III GPA in Professional Education and Reading Education Courses Field and Clinical Evaluations
4	The Middle Childhood Education teacher candidate employs effective planning, teaching, and assessment to ensure the desired learning outcome.	Praxis II examination in Middle Childhood Content Areas (Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies) Praxis II, Principles of Learning and Teaching, Middle Childhood Education Professional Portfolio, Domain IV GPA in Professional Education and Reading Education Courses Field and Clinical Evaluations
5	The Middle Childhood Education teacher candidate understands the professional foundations of their field and practices professionalism adhering to ethical and professional practice standards, engaging in continuous professional growth and development, and advocating for young adolescents.	Praxis II, Principles of Learning and Teaching, Middle Childhood Education Professional Portfolio, Domain V Field and Clinical Evaluations
1.  Column 3, "How is this outcome assessed?" may be completed if the information is available.  A fourth column will be added next year, "What are the results of the assessment of this learning outcome?"