LTCY 519

Core Objectives and Outcomes

This course is specifically designed to enable the graduate students in education to:

KTS Core Objectives

STANDARD 1: THE TEACHER DEMONSTRATES APPLIED CONTENT KNOWLEDGE

The teacher demonstrates a current and sufficient academic knowledge of certified content areas to develop student knowledge and performance in those areas.

1.1 Communicates concepts, processes, and knowledge.

1.2 Connects content to life experiences of student

1.3 Demonstrates instructional strategies that are appropriate for content and contribute to student learning.

1.4 Guides students to understand content from various perspectives.

1.5 Identifies and addresses students’ misconceptions of content.

STANDARD 2: THE TEACHER DESIGNS AND PLANS INSTRUCTION

The teacher designs/plans instruction that develops student abilities to use communication skills, apply core concepts, become self-sufficient individuals, become responsible team members, think and solve problems, and integrate knowledge.

2.1 Develops significant objectives aligned with standards.

2.2 Uses contextual data to design instruction relevant to students.

2.3 Plans assessments to guide instruction and measure learning objectives.

2.4 Plans instructional strategies and activities that address learning objectives for all students.

2.5 Plans instructional strategies and activities that facilitate multiple levels of learning.

STANDARD 3: THE TEACHER CREATES AND MAINTAINS LEARNING CLIMATE

The teacher creates a learning climate that supports the development of student abilities to use communication skills, apply core concepts, become self-sufficient individuals, become responsible team members, think and solve problems, and integrate knowledge.

3.1 Communicates high expectations.

3.2 Establishes a positive learning environment.

3.3 Values and supports student diversity and addresses individual needs.

3.4 Fosters mutual respect between teacher and students and among students.

3.5 Provides a safe environment for learning.

STANDARD 4: THE TEACHER IMPLEMENTS AND MANAGES INSTRUCTION

The teacher introduces/implements/manages instruction that develops student abilities to use communication skills, apply core concepts, become self-sufficient individuals, become responsible team members, think and solve problems, and integrate knowledge.

4.1 Uses a variety of instructional strategies that align with learning objectives and actively engage students.

4.2 Implements instruction based on diverse student needs and assessment data.

4.3 Uses time effectively.

4.4 Uses space and materials effectively.

4.5 Implements and manages instruction in ways that facilitate higher order thinking.

STANDARD 5: THE TEACHER ASSESSES AND COMMUNICATES LEARNING RESULTS

The teacher assesses learning and communicates results to students and others with respect to student abilities to use communication skills, apply core concepts, become self-sufficient individuals, become responsible team members, think and solve problems, and integrate knowledge.

5.1 Uses pre-assessments.

5.2 Uses formative assessments.

5.3 Uses summative assessments.

5.4 Describes, analyzes, and evaluates student performance data.

5.5 Communicates learning results to students and parents.

5.6 Allows opportunity for student self-assessment.

STANDARD 6: THE TEACHER DEMONSTRATES THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TECHNOLOGY

The teacher uses technology to support instruction; access and manipulate data; enhance professional growth and productivity; communicate and collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the community; and conduct research.

6.1 Uses available technology to design and plan instruction.

6.2 Uses available technology to implement instruction that facilitates student learning.

6.3 Integrates student use of available technology into instruction.

6.4 Uses available technology to assess and communicate student learning.

6.5 Demonstrates ethical and legal use of technology.

Updated: 22 Jan 09