Science Education Program Outcomes

When you leave the science credential program you should demonstrate beginner level competency in each of the following areas. You will demonstrate this competency via portfolio as you exit student teaching.
 

 

1. Be well educated in science
2. Demonstrate effective communication skills
3. Be aware of lab/demonstration skills for teaching (including safety issues)
4. Articulate and support goals for your own teaching; have a rational for teaching science
5. Demonstrate knowledge of how people learn AND how to apply that information
6. Demonstrate rudimentary abilities to plan for instruction (short and long term)
7. Be aware of specific teaching strategies( detailed list elsewhere)
8. Demonstrate content depth and confidence sufficient to explain ideas multiple ways (requires knowledge of learning styles)
9. Critically reflect on and analyze your teaching skills
10. Demonstrate that you can do a scientific investigation ­ skills in the doing of science
11. Understand the nature of science
12. Practice specific teaching skills
13. Understand day-to-day life of K-12 teachers
14. Technology usage at the CTC Level 1 standards
15. Demonstrate behaviors of lifelong learners ­ continued professional development