The Master of Arts in Teaching/English Language Learners program is based on the foundation of the conceptual framework and state and national standards. Candidates will know and demonstrate the content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge and skills, pedagogical and professional knowledge and skills, and professional dispositions necessary to help all students learn.
The following state and national standards are an integral part of the master's program.
INTASC
Principle #1: Subject Matter
Principle #2: Student Learning
Principle #3: Diverse Learners
Principle #4: Multiple Instructional Strategies
Principle #5: Learning Environment
Principle #6: Communication
Principle #7: Planning Instruction
Principle #8: Assessment
Principle #9: Reflection and Professional Development
Principle #10: Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships
Tennessee Professional Standards
Standard 1: Discipline Taught
Standard 2: Student Learning and Development
Standard 3: Diverse Learners
Standard 4: Teaching Strategies
Standard 5: Learning Environment
Standard 6: Communication
Standard 7: Planning
Standard 8: Assessment and Evaluation
Standard 9: Reflective Practitioner
Standard 10: Colleagues, Parents, and Community
Standard 11: Technology
Tennessee Elementary Education Standards
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Health/Wellness
Tennessee Reading Standards
Content Knowledge and Content-Related Pedagogy
Student Development
Curriculum
Learning Expectations - Instruction
Assessment Strategies
Reflective Practice
Community Context
ACEI Elementary Standards
Development, Learning, and Motivation
Curriculum
Instruction
Professionalism
The following state and national standards are an integral part of the master's program.
INTASC
Principle #1: Subject Matter
Principle #2: Student Learning
Principle #3: Diverse Learners
Principle #4: Multiple Instructional Strategies
Principle #5: Learning Environment
Principle #6: Communication
Principle #7: Planning Instruction
Principle #8: Assessment
Principle #9: Reflection and Professional Development
Principle #10: Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships
Tennessee Professional Standards
Standard 1: Discipline Taught
Standard 2: Student Learning and Development
Standard 3: Diverse Learners
Standard 4: Teaching Strategies
Standard 5: Learning Environment
Standard 6: Communication
Standard 7: Planning
Standard 8: Assessment and Evaluation
Standard 9: Reflective Practitioner
Standard 10: Colleagues, Parents, and Community
Standard 11: Technology
Tennessee Elementary Education Standards
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Health/Wellness
Tennessee Reading Standards
Content Knowledge and Content-Related Pedagogy
Student Development
Curriculum
Learning Expectations - Instruction
Assessment Strategies
Reflective Practice
Community Context
ACEI Elementary Standards
Development, Learning, and Motivation
Curriculum
Instruction
Professionalism
The following state and national standards are addressed in this program.
National Board for Profesional Teaching Standards
Proposition 1: Teachers are committed to students and learning
Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students
Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning
Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience
Proposition 5: Teachers are members of learning communities
Tennessee English Language Learner Standards
I. Professional
II. Language
III. Culture
NCATE Standards
Domain 1: Language
Domain 2: Culture
Domain 3: Planning, Implementing, and Managing Instruction
Domain 4: Assessment
Domain 5: Professionalism
National Board for Profesional Teaching Standards
Proposition 1: Teachers are committed to students and learning
Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students
Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning
Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience
Proposition 5: Teachers are members of learning communities
Tennessee English Language Learner Standards
I. Professional
II. Language
III. Culture
NCATE Standards
Domain 1: Language
Domain 2: Culture
Domain 3: Planning, Implementing, and Managing Instruction
Domain 4: Assessment
Domain 5: Professionalism
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