MSE in PD

This is a revised program outcome matrix. Red and Green writing shows changes. It is intended to be more inclusive of non-teacher education programs.

Revised Matrix

The attached file shows a matrix of how the program outcomes are met in each of the four core courses. It was revised in April, 2007Matrix

The MSE in Professional Development Council approved the following program outcomes last week. Now we need to share them with the rest of the college and make revisions as necessary. Please suggest comments, revisions or ideas to this post.

The program outcomes are important because they will form the foundation for assessment in the degree. We anticipate that all courses offered in the degree will meet at least some of the outcomes. The Council would like to finalize these by the end of November. Please contact one of the Council representatives if you have questions.

MSE IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OUTCOMES
(WORKING DRAFT)

VOICE:

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Provide evidence to indicate that they can function as an advocate for students and programs within and outside of the workplace.
• Work as a change agent by leading and/or supporting workplace efforts to move towards a targeted improvement or goal.
• Present evidence that they can communicate effectively in written, visual, oral, and technological formats to achieve desired outcomes in and outside of the school setting
• Demonstrate an ability and commitment to engage in professional, collaborative relationships with parents, teachers, administrators, and others.
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the legal and ethical norms of their profession
• Articulate a personal philosophy of education.
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RESEARCH

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Identify a problem worthy of examination
• Locate and critically read relevant educational research
• Use technology effectively as an information-gathering tool
• Distinguish appropriate uses for different types of literature
• Analyze research on learning and teaching and apply it to practice
• Demonstrate the ability to design investigations that yield useful information

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PRACTICE

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Plan learning experiences that are informed by research and identified student needs
• Evaluate their own assumptions, perspectives and values related to teaching and learning practice
• Adjust their own practice by developing, testing and analyzing potential solutions to problems
• Demonstrate a deeper content-related expertise
• Create and implement a plan for ongoing professional development
• Discuss the influence of social, political, historical, and economic conditions on educational practice
• Use technologies appropriately, effectively and ethically in their professional practice
• Demonstrate equitable treatment of and respect for all individuals

To download a printable copy of these statements, please click here: Program Outcomes .