Through classwork and course assignments, Work Samples, and Student Teaching Internships, Double Degree Students (Student Teachers) will demonstrate proficiency and understanding in the following areas:
Learner Development
The Student Teacher will demonstrate understanding of how learners grow and develop and recognition that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical area by designing and implementing developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
Learning Differences
The Student Teacher will use understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.
Learning Environments
The Student Teacher will work with others to create environments in their classrooms that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement and self-motivation in their learners.
Content Knowledge
The Student Teacher will demonstrate understanding of the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches by creating learning experiences that make these aspects of the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.
Application of Content
The Student Teacher will connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
Assessment
The Student Teacher will use multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide both teacher and learner decision-making.
Planning for Instruction
The Student Teacher will plan instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and community context.
Instructional Strategies
The Student Teacher will employ a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
Professional Learning and Ethical Practice
The Student Teacher will practice ongoing reflection and use evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, other professionals, the university, and the community), and will adapt his/her practice/choices to meet the needs of each. The Student Teacher will avail professional resources and/or professional development beyond university coursework.
Leadership and Collaboration
The Student Teacher will seek appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession.
