Examine the historical and philosophical origins of educational policies and practices and articulate how history and philosophy shape current future educational policies and practices.
Analyze issues and practices in today鈥檚 educational systems and understand their relationship to other social systems.
Demonstrate knowledge of major global issues and intercultural understanding related to education.
Understand and analyze how race, class, ethnicity, exceptionality, religion, and culture intersect with educational issues, in order to use this understanding in dialogue with others.
Plan learning experiences to accommodate learning differences and student diversity (e.g., cultural, racial, and social diversity) in and outside of the classrooms.
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.