Assessment Plans and Reports: Education

Education

Education Program

Students will be able to:

· demonstrate appropriate writing skills by composing a personal philosophy of education or educational intent

· analyze commitment in working with persons with disabilities

· discuss cultural awareness and multicultural education

· evaluate New Mexico law regarding educator’ responsibilities in reporting suspected child abuse and/or neglect

· discuss and demonstrate confidentiality expectations for educators

· evaluate the pros and cons of the No Child Left Behind law and the requirements stipulated for educators

· demonstrate participation in group activities and projects

· determine the interpersonal skills necessary to work with students, parents, and peers in an educational environment

· plan and implement lesson plans and instructional strategies in cooperation with other students

· analyze developmentally appropriate practices in education

· demonstrate knowledge of normal and exceptional patterns of development as they occur in the physical, cognitive and/or psychosocial domains

Education Paraprofessional Program

Students will be able to:

· identify cooperative skills necessary to work alongside classroom teachers as part of a teaching team

· practice interpersonal and teamwork skills by working in cooperative groups in class projects and activities

· select appropriate instructional procedures during field experience opportunities

· plan instructional experiences appropriate for diverse classroom needs

· evaluate teaching and management practices for effectiveness

· create learning materials to teach specific concepts

· examine a variety of special needs presented in regular education classrooms or special education classrooms

· compare and contrast lower-level and higher-level thinking and questioning strategies

· discuss cultural awareness and multicultural education

Early Childhood Education Program

Students will be able to:

· plan, evaluate, and/or discuss instructional practices appropriate for the education of young children

· design educational materials appropriate for the education of young children

· identify practices appropriate for the education of young children with special needs

· identify practices appropriate for the education of diverse populations of children and families

· evaluate classroom environments for learning, safety, and behavior management

· determine interventions necessary to ensure child safety at school and in the home

· demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with children, parents, and colleagues

· analyze various classroom scenarios and formulate possible solutions integrating best practices

· analyze developmentally appropriate practices in education

· demonstrate knowledge of normal and exceptional patterns of development as they occur in the physical, cognitive and/or psychosocial domains

For questions regarding links, contact Susan Wood.

For questions regarding plans and/or reports, contact Kate Rhodes.