Student Learning Outcomes Assessment

The professional as reflective:

• engages in opportunities for professional growth. 
• uses strengths and weaknesses as learning tools to modify and make appropriate adjustments to instruction. 
• is willing to give and accept constructive criticism.  
• evaluates the effects of choices and decisions on students and others. 

The professional as an enabler of student learning:

• respects and values all learners.
• plans and organizes student activities and experiences for full participation of all learners.
• selects and uses teaching strategies that respond to students' individual needs and learning styles. 
• has an in-depth understanding of subject matter content, pedagogical content knowledge as well as professional knowledge and skills.
• constructs learning environments that are learner-centered, and that encourage positive social interaction, collaborative engagement and self-motivation. 
• demonstrates a sensitivity for diversity.
• understands how children learn and develop.
• uses knowledge of how children learn to plan for instruction and assessment. 
• selects, develops, and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate student learning, strengthen instruction and inform decision making. 

The professional as an active learner:

• engages students in critical thinking and problem solving opportunities.
• demonstrates an awareness of research and research-based best practices and uses this to inform instruction and adjust teaching to fit the needs of all children.
• appreciates context and relevance of teaching and learning experiences. 
• uses knowledge of effective verbal, non-verbal and media communication strategies to promote learning.

The professional as a leader:

• shows initiative and self-motivation in leadership.
• establishes cooperative partnerships with school colleagues, parents, and the community to support student learning.
• demonstrates caring dispositions toward all students.  

Performance Data