These are the final outcomes for the preservice teachers of Maryville University. They stem from the School of Education’s mission and the knowledge of the preparation of teachers.<\/p>\n
1. The teacher candidate reflects on the roles that teachers and education play in a political and social democracy, and advances the moral and ethical purposes of schooling.<\/p>\n
2. The teacher candidate understands that teachers, school, and school systems must advocate to meet the needs of all children and that, as a teacher, s\/he should solicit and use the input of families and actively contribute to the school community.<\/p>\n
3. The teacher candidate exhibits professionalism and is actively engaged in ongoing professional growth and development.<\/p>\n
4. The teacher candidate expands his\/her knowledge of how diverse students learn and develop and provides learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, and personal growth of all students.<\/p>\n
5. The teacher candidate demonstrates an ability to appropriately use and reflect upon a variety of instructional models and strategies, including using technology.<\/p>\n
6. The teacher candidate develops the ability to manage a safe, productive, classroom. He\/she reflects upon, organizes, and teaches in ways that dignify student voice, model democratic practices, and motivate students to learn.<\/p>\n
7. The teacher candidate shapes instruction in light of evidence from a variety of assessments that are aligned with learning goals. He\/she includes appropriate feedback to students and families to positively impact learning.<\/p>\n
8. The teacher candidate develops short- and long-term developmentally appropriate curriculum plans. These plans are based on students’ prior ideas and performances and correlate with district, state, and national standards.<\/p>\n
9. The teacher candidate demonstrates a command of the academic disciplines, and plans and implements instruction that introduces learners to the ideas and ways of knowing appropriate to the discipline(s).<\/p>\n
10. The teacher candidate continually improves her\/his practice by systematically inquiring into her\/his teaching and connecting those inquires to existing research.<\/p>\n