Teaching (M.A.T.)

Concentration: 6-12 Licensure Secondary Science 1

Students will be able to articulate how students learn and develop knowledge of science and scientific process skills.

Concentration: 6-12 Licensure Secondary Science 2

Students will be able to express, in written and oral formats, the knowledge of best practices of modern science instruction.

Concentration: 6-12 Licensure Secondary Science 3

Students will be able to develop inquiry and problem-based lesson plans in appropriate settings, consistent with safety guidelines that are aligned with state standards and national frameworks for science. Plans will be designed to engage diverse students in activities that address the nature of science, inquiry, and interactions between science and society.

Concentration: 6-12 Licensure Secondary Science 4

Students will be able to construct performance-based assessment strategies to equitably measure progress toward achievement of learning targets in the science classroom and use data-driven approaches to modify instruction based on evaluations and student feedback.

Concentration: 6-12 Licensure Secondary Science 5

Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency’s in utilizing action research strategies to identify systemic or classroom-specific issues and develop practical solutions relevant to achieving effectiveness in science education.

Concentration: Grades 6-8 Science Licensure 1

Students will be able to articulate how students learn and develop knowledge of science and scientific process skills.

Concentration: Grades 6-8 Science Licensure 2

Students will be able to express, in written and oral formats, the knowledge of best practices of modern science instruction.

Concentration: Grades 6-8 Science Licensure 3

Students will be able to develop inquiry and problem-based lesson plans in appropriate settings, consistent with safety guidelines that are aligned with state standards and national frameworks for science. Plans will be designed to engage diverse students in activities that address the nature of science, inquiry, and interactions between science and society.

Concentration: Grades 6-8 Science Licensure 4

Students will be able to construct performance-based assessment strategies to equitably measure progress toward achievement of learning targets in the science classroom and use data-driven approaches to modify instruction based on evaluations and student feedback.

Concentration: Grades 6-8 Science Licensure 5

Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency’s in utilizing action research strategies to identify systemic or classroom-specific issues and develop practical solutions relevant to achieving effectiveness in science education.

Concentration: Middle Grades 6-8 Mathematics 1

Students will engage in coursework designed to enhance their skills with planning instruction based on the learning needs of their students.

Concentration: Middle Grades 6-8 Mathematics 2

Students will practice analyzing teaching effectiveness by reviewing their field experience, opportunities, engaging in edTPA preparation, and self-reflection of teaching practices.

Concentration: Integrated Early Childhood Education (PreK-3) 1

Student is able to make plans for instruction that address content-specific skills, concepts, strategies, and/or processes.

Concentration: Integrated Early Childhood Education (PreK-3) 2

Students is able to use knowledge of his/her students to target support for students to develop content-specific skills, concepts, strategies, and/or processes.

Concentration: Integrated Early Childhood Education (PreK-3) 3

Student is able to use knowledge of his/her students to justify instructional plans.

Concentration: Integrated Early Childhood Education (PreK-3) 4

Students is able to identify and support language demands associated with content learning tasks.

Concentration: Integrated Early Childhood Education (PreK-3) 5

Students is able to select or design information and formal assessments to monitor students’ progress toward developing content-specific skills, concepts, strategies, and/or processes.

Concentration: Integrated Early Childhood Education (PreK-3) 6

Student is able to demonstrate a positive learning environment that supports students engagement in learning.

Concentration: Secondary Education (7-12) 1

Students will be able to articulate how students learn and develop knowledge of science and scientific process skills.

Concentration: Secondary Education (7-12) 2

Students will be able to express, in written and oral formats, the knowledge of best practices of modern science instruction.

Concentration: Secondary Education (7-12) 3

Students will be able to develop inquiry and problem-based lesson plans in appropriate settings, consistent with safety guidelines that are aligned with state standards and national frameworks for science. Plans will be designed to engage diverse students in activities that address the nature of science, inquiry, and interactions between science and society.

Concentration: Secondary Education (7-12) 4

Students will be able to construct performance-based assessment strategies to equitably measure progress toward achievement of learning targets in the science classroom and use data-driven approaches to modify instruction based on evaluations and student feedback.

Concentration: Secondary Education (7-12) 5

Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency’s in utilizing action research strategies to identify systemic or classroom-specific issues and develop practical solutions relevant to achieving effectiveness in science education.

Concentration: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 1

Students will know, understand, and use the major theories and research related to the structure and acquisition of language.

Concentration: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 2

Students will know, understand, and use major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the nature and role of culture and cultural groups to construct supportive learning environments for ELL students.

Concentration: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 3

Students will know, understand, and use research-based practices and strategies related to planning, implementing, and managing standards-based ELL instruction.

Concentration: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 4

Students will demonstrate an understanding of issues and concepts of assessments and use standards-based procedures with ELL students.

Concentration: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 5

Students will have skills to work collaboratively with school staff and the community to improve the learning environment, provide support, and advocate for ELL students and their families.