Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
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The Learner and Learning
Learning Outcome
Our graduates understand how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
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The Learner and Learning
Learning Outcome
Our graduates use understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.
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The Learner and Learning
Learning Outcome
Our graduates work with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self motivation.
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Content Knowledge and Instructional Practice
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Our graduates understand the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) they teach and create learning experiences that make these aspects of the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of content.
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Content Knowledge and Instructional Practice
Learning Outcome
Our graduates understand how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
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Content Knowledge and Instructional Practice
Learning Outcome
Our graduates understand and use multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learning progress, and to guide the teacher's and learner's decision making.
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Content Knowledge and Instructional Practice
Learning Outcome
Our graduates 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 the community context.
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Content Knowledge and Instructional Practice
Learning Outcome
Our graduates understand and use 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.
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Professional Responsibility
Learning Outcome
Our graduates engage in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate [their] practice, particularly the effects of [their] choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner.
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Professional Responsibility
Learning Outcome
Our graduates 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.