Outcome

Direct Measure

Expected Level of Performance

Content Pedagogy: The teacher candidate explains, interprets, and applies the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline he or she teaches, and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.

Clinical II

Clinical III

Portfolio

CAPSL

Praxis II

Student Development: The teacher candidate explains how children learn and develop, and provides learning opportunities that support a child’s intellectual, social, and personal development.

Clinical II

Clinical III

Portfolio

CAPSL

Praxis II

Diverse Learners: The teacher candidate explains how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.

Clinical II

Clinical III

Portfolio

CAPSL

Praxis II

Multiple Instructional Strategies: The teacher candidate uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage student development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

Clinical II

Clinical III

Portfolio

CAPSL

Praxis II

Motivation and Management: The teacher candidate interprets information about individual and group motivation and behavior and creates learning environments that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

Clinical II

Clinical III

Portfolio

CAPSL

Praxis II

Communication and Technology: The teacher candidate demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

Clinical II

Clinical III

Portfolio

CAPSL

Praxis II

Planning: The teacher candidate plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.

Clinical II

Clinical III

Portfolio

CAPSL

Praxis II

Assessment: The teacher candidate uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.

Clinical II

Clinical III

Portfolio

CAPSL

Praxis II

Reflective Practice and Professional Development: The teacher candidate continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on others and actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.

Clinical II

Clinical III

Portfolio

CAPSL

Praxis II

School and Community Involvement: The teacher candidate fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students’ learning and well-being.

Clinical II

Clinical III

Portfolio

CAPSL

Praxis II