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Date:         Wed, 15 Apr 1992 01:10:32 EDT
From:         Gleason Sackman <sackman@plains.NoDak.edu>
Subject:      New NCATE Guidelines (fwd)

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>
> Date: Sat, 11 Apr 92 11:07:46 -0400
> From: GEAND@EDUC.umass.EDU
> Subject: New NCATE Guidelines
>
>  The following is taken from Curriculum Guidelines for Accreditation of
>  Educational Computing and Technology Programs, Jan., 1992, p. 7-8.
>  It is in the context of foundation standards, which are prerequisite
>  to Computer/Technology Literacy Endorsement, and to the Educational
>  Computing and Technology Leadership Masters Program.
>
>  "....All candidates seeking initial certification or endorsements in
>  Teacher Preparation should receive foundations that prepare them to:
>
>  1. demonstrate ability to operate a computer system in order to
>     successfully utilize software.
>
>  2. evaluate and use computers and related technologies to support
>     the instructional process.
>
>  3. apply current instructional principles, research, and appropriate
>     assessment practices to the use of computers and related technologies.
>
>  4. explore, evaluate, and use computer/technology-based materials,
>     including applications, educational software and associated
>     documentation.
>
>  5. demonstrate knowledge of uses of computers for problem solving, data
>     collection, information management, communications, presentations,
>     and decision-making.
>
>  6. design and develop student learning activities that integrate computing
>     and technology for a variety of student grouping strategies and for
>     diverse student populations.
>
>  7. evaluate, select and integrate computer/tecnology-based instruction in
>     the curriculum of one's subject area(s) and/or grade levels.
>
>  8. demonstrate knowledge of uses of multimedia, hypermedia, and
>     telecommunications to support instruction.
>
>  9. demonstrate skill in using productivity tools for profesional and
>     personal use, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and
>     print/graphic utilities.
>
>  10. demonstrate knowledge of equity, ethical, legal and human issues of
>     computing and technology use as they relate to society and model
>     appropriate behaviors.
>
>  11. identify resources for stying curxrent in applicatins of computing
>     and related technologies in education.
>
>  12. use computer-based technologies to access information to enhance
>     personal and professional productivity.
>
>  13. apply computers and related technologies to facilitate emerging
>     roles of the learner and the educator.
>
>  ...Standards in Specialty Content include studies of or experiences with:
>
>  1) general concepts and skills, i.e., uses of computers in society,
>     terminology, historical developments, social and ethical concerns,
>     equity issues, professional development opportunities, student support
>     activities, and the teaching of keyboarding skills;
>
>  2) programming and problem solving;
>
>  3) application tools;
>
>  4) information access and delivery tools;
>
>  5) hardware/software selection, installation, and maintenance; and
>
>  6) professional teaching preparation including knowledge of and
>     experience with teaching methodologies relating specifically to
>     instruction about computers and related technologies."
>
>  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>  It is my personal opinion that changes, perhaps substantial, will occur
>  to the above as we gain experience applying and evaluating these criteria,
>  as the world's technology evolves, and possibly as the role of the computer
>  supporting teacher (as differentiated from the classroom/subject teacher)
>  re-emerges in our (public) schools.
>
>  The statement of applicability reads as follows:
>
>  "These guidelines for basic and advanced programs in educational computing
>  and technology were approved by NCATE in September 1991.  Institutions must
>  respond to these guidelines if their on-site visits are scheduled for
>  Fall, 1994, and afterwards..."
>
>  The full document is available for $20 from the International Society for
>  Technology in Education, 1787 Agate Street, Eugene, Oregon 97403-1923.
>  Order phone is 1-800-336-5191.
>
> Comments and discussion invited.  This is a better time to receive input than
> after the "standards" go into effect.
>
>       Ernie Anderson                 Internet:  GEAND@EDUC.UMASS.EDU
>                                      Bitnet:    GEAND@UMASS
>


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