Program Educational Goals
1. The pre-service teacher will develop knowledge of K-8 learners' development to create inclusive, learner-centered environments that respond to individual differences, diverse cultures, and communities grounded in an anti-bias education framework building empathy, respect, understanding, and connection.
2. The pre-service teacher will demonstrate a deep understanding of content knowledge and how concepts connect to engage learners in inquiry, critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving.
3. The pre-service teacher will apply proficient pedagogical content knowledge, evidence-based instructional practices, and learners' progress data to implement culturally and linguistically responsive learning experiences that are accessible, meaningful, and rigorous for all learners.
4. The pre-service teacher will develop a critically-conscious lens to reflect on and transform teacher-decision making to improve practice, engage with communities and families, and serve as an advocate for social justice to ensure learner growth and to advance the profession.
5. Middle Level Social Studies: Preservice teachers will apply their knowledge of social studies content, disciplinary and interdisciplinary skills, and evidence-based strategies to plan, implement, assess, and critically reflect on developmentally and culturally responsive instruction to meet the learning needs of young adolescents.
