| |
|
|
 Instruction and Technology
Students
in the School of Education will be capable of demonstrating methods of instruction
which apply various theories of learning and human growth and development
to the educational context, and which incorporate appropriate use of instructional
technologies in the classroom. Students are taught how to create meaningful
instruction based on knowledge of the subject matter, the prior knowledge
and experiences of the students, the values of the community and curriculum
goals of the school district. Ability to adapt instruction to a student's
preferred learning style is essential for effective instruction. The
use of a variety of instructional strategies to encourage the development
of critical thinking, problem solving and performance skills is stressed. Knowledge
of and application of instructional technology linked to learning theory is
essential for effective classroom instruction. The use of technology
should be all encompassing and not apply only to computer applications. Use
of technology in the classroom must be based on facilitation of learning and
not on the use of technology per se. [ELSMT All Standards
embedded throughout the curriculum]
Teacher-Student-Family Interaction
Students in the School of Education will be able to model fostering
of mutually beneficial relationships with students, family and others in
the learning community, with the intent to affect individual student achievement
positively. The primary focus of this domain is the involvement of family
in the instructional process. Recent reform movements within education
have clearly addressed the importance of family in student achievement.
The use of community and home resources to enhance school programs is promoted
and encouraged. School of Education students are expected to interact
successfully with other teachers, family, students, administrators, counselors
and support personnel to benefit students, and to advance their own professional
development. They must demonstrate poise, self-confidence, emotional
maturity and a positive attitude toward teaching. [ELSMT Standards
6, 7]
Diversity
Students in the School of Education will understand how students
differ in their approaches to learning and be able to create instructional
opportunities that are adapted to diverse populations of learners. Knowledge
about diversity is defined as the recognition that characteristics of students
such as culture, language, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, cognitive and
physical abilities, and socioeconomic status impact learning and development
in important ways. Inextricably
connected to the issue of diversity is the matter of the exceptional child. The
exceptional child is an inclusive term that refers to children with learning
and/or behavior problems, children with physical disabilities and children who
are intellectually gifted. Knowledge about how to develop an inclusionary
environment is an integral component of the diversity domain. The issue
of equity must be kept in the forefront of all considerations of diversity.
[ELSMT Standards 1, 4, 5]
|
