Student Learning Outcomes Assessment

The professional as reflective

• engages in opportunities for professional growth. 
• 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.
• develops supervisory plans and organizes activities and experiences for all learners.
• applies knowledge 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 and supports student learning and development.

The professional as an active learner:

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

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

The Master of Arts in Education degree with a concentration in Teaching is under program review.