Enhance quality and effectiveness of planning for instruction
Objective
AB. Learning Objectives
All students will successfully plan learning objectives for a unit
Indicator
AB. Learning Objectives
Learning objective section of the Teacher Work Sample
Criterion
AB. Learning Objectives
Implementation of new instruction into existing coursework leading to successful completion of Learning Objectives section of the Teacher Work Sample by all students
Finding
AB Learning Objectives
Implementation of Learning Objectives in Classroom Management course
Action
AB. Learning Objectives
Continue to monitor and assess the implementation process
Objective
AA. Assessment-Based Instruction
All students will successfully plan for assessment-based instruction
Indicator
AA1. Assessment Plan
Assessment Plan section of the Teacher Work Sample
Criterion
AA1. Assessment Plan
Implementation of new instruction into existing coursework leading to successful completion of the Assessment Plan section of the Teacher Work Sample
Finding
AA1. Assessment Plan
Assessment Plan sections of the Teacher Work Sample implemented into Assessment and Instructional Strategies courses
Indicator
AA2. Design For Instruction
Successful completion of the Design for Instruction section of the Teacher Work Sample
Criterion
AA2. Design for Instruction
Implementation of new instruction into existing coursework leading to successful completion of Design for Instruction section of the Teacher Work Sample by all students
Finding
AA2 Design for Instruction
Design for Instruction section implemented into the Instructional Strategies course
Action
AA2. Design for Instruction
Continue to monitor and assess the implementation process
Action
AA1.
Continue to monitor and assess the implementation process of the Assessment Plan into the Assessment and Instructional Strategies courses
Goal
B. Classroom Management
Plan for effective classroom management
Objective
BA. Classroom Management Plan
All students will successfully complete a classroom management plan
Indicator
BA. Classroom Management Plan
Students will design a classroom management plan
Criterion
BA. Classroom Management Plan
Adjust curriculum and teaching strategies in existing coursework to increase the number of students who successfully complete the Classroom Management Plan
Finding
BA Classroom Management Plan
Classroom Management Plan comleted in the Classroom Management course
Action
BA. Classroom Management Plan
Continue to monitor and assess the adjustment of curriculum and teaching strategies to increase number of students successfully completing the Classroom Management Plan
Goal
C. Certification Exams
Increase level of candidate achievement on TExES PPR
Objective
CA. Certification Exam
All students will pass the PPR exam within the first six months following the completion of the 24 hours of certification courses
Indicator
CA. PPR Exam
Results of PPR Exam
Criterion
CA. PPR Exam
Adjust curriculum and teaching strategies in existing coursework to increase the number of students who exceed a 240 passing scale score on the PPR.
Finding
CA. PPR Exam
The majority of students taking the PPR exam passed the Certification Exam within the first six months following the completion of the 24 hours of certification courses
Action
CA. Certification Exam
Continue to implement parts of the Teacher Work Sample into coursework, more closely presenting decision-making to candidates to help better understand the PPR