Learning Outcomes for Graduate Programs
The graduate educator preparation programs prepare candidates who are committed to serving collaboratively and reflect the following proficiencies:
- Demonstrate ways in which a Christian worldview informs educational practice.
- Apply sound principles of teaching, learning, and advocacy.
- Master the content for which they have educational responsibility.
- Demonstrate competence in the process of planning developmentally appropriate practices.
- Exhibit effective techniques which promote learning for all students regardless of race, culture, gender, creed, or ability.
- Identify organizational and behavioral management strategies that create an educational environment conducive to effective learning and growth.
- Evaluate and support student learning and growth by utilizing varied assessments to inform instruction and interventions.
- Display professionalism and ownership of professional growth.
- Use technology as a tool for instruction, communication, collaboration, and creativity.
- Collaborate with family, teachers, community, and other stakeholders in student learning and growth.
- Initiate and sustain conversation in an organized, clear, and confident manner, using standard English, in written and oral form.
- Exhibit dispositions for educators committed to serving together by:
- providing service,
- practicing fairness,
- promoting stewardship,
- believing all students can learn and grow.