教师资格证K-6

项目的目的

The Graduate Certificate in Teacher Licensure – Elementary 教育 is a certificate option to empower a graduate of 足球下注app’s 教育 Studies - non-licensure education degree programs to return and complete the coursework and clinical experiences required by the Delaware Department of 教育 to earn an initial teaching license. This certificate will consist of 15 credits of coursework: three 1 credit practicum courses (7996年梅伊, 7997, 7998); 3 credits in 性能评估 (8805年梅伊); and 9 credits in Student Teaching (8801年梅伊). Each practicum course requires candidates to complete 60 hours of supervised classroom experience in an approved setting which will be monitored by 足球下注app Practicum advisors and mentor teachers.The classroom experience will be supported by an additional 30 hours of practicum seminar sessions which are conducted by faculty members at 足球下注app sites. The Student Teaching experience will require 80 consecutive days of student teaching in a setting that is aligned to the candidate’s declared major.最终, this certificate will provide the coursework and experience needed to be eligible to apply for an initial teaching license in the State of Delaware.

计划能力

InTASC标准

1. Standard 1 – Learner development - The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, 语言, 社会, 情感, 物理区域, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
2. Standard 2 – Learning Differences - The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.
3. Standard 3 – Learning Environments - The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, 这会鼓励积极的社会互动, 积极参与学习, 和自我激励.
4. Standard 4 – Content Knowledge - The teacher understands the central concepts, 探究工具, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.
5. Standard 5 – Application of Content - The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, 创造力, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
6. Standard 6 – Assessment The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, 监控学习者的学习进度, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making.
7. Standard 7 – Planning for Instruction - The teacher plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, 课程, 跨学科技能, 和教育学, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.
8. Standard 8 – Instructional Strategies - The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
9. Standard 9 – Professional Learning and Ethical Practice - The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
10. Standard 10 – Leadership and Collaboration - The teacher seeks appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, 与学习者合作, 家庭, 的同事们, 其他学校专业人员, 和社区成员确保学习者的成长, 并促进这个行业的发展.

结果评估

Evaluation of the proposed certificate uses the data collection framework within Watermark which is used when candidates in our licensure programs take these same courses. Key assessments are measured in these courses aligned to state and national standards. 另外, candidates will be required to pass each course in the certificate with a C or better and take and meet the qualifying score on ETS 7811 – Elementary 教育: Content Knowledge for Teaching. 

这个系统有四大主题:
 1. Data collection to support assessment of competence for certification of candidates.
 2. Data collection to assess the quality and effectiveness of programs.
 3. Data collection to assess the effectiveness of the Educator Preparation Program including field experiences, 临床准备, 和合作伙伴.
 4. Data collection to track the performance of graduates in their field of specialization.

程序设计

课程要求

内容特定课程(15学分)

7996年梅伊 实习我

7997年梅伊 实习我I

7998年梅伊 实习第三

8801年梅伊 学生教学/实习

8805年梅伊 性能评估

This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2023-2024 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2022 semester, please refer to the 学术目录 你开始攻读学位的那一年.