The Teacher Education Council has adopted the following
ten core outcomes as the basis for evaluating the quality of its programs and
preparation of its candidates. The candidate :
- can describe/explain in terms that are meaningful for student learning the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures
of the discipline(s) he or she teaches.
- can describe and discuss how children learn and develop, and can provide
learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social and personal
development.
- can describe/explain how students differ in their approaches to learning
and create instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.
- uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development
of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills in the discipline.
- can create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction,
active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
- uses a variety of instructional media to foster student learning, and
collaboration.
- plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the
community, and curriculum goals.
- uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure
the continuous intellectual, social and physical development of the learner.
- is a reflect practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his/her
choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals
in the learning community) and who acts ethically and seeks out opportunities to grow
professionally.
- fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in
the larger community to support students' learning and well-being.
Last modified 9 January, 2004 by Lisa
Plantefaber
