This type of analysis will allow the SOE to view our students and programs from a variety of perspectives and to base program modification and refinement on multiple sources of data. The responsibility for developing, monitoring, and revising the plan will belong to Dr. Joel A. Colbert, Assistant Dean, and the SOE Evaluation Committee, which consists of representatives from each of the departments and Liberal Studies. Dean Billie Blair, will meet regularly with Dr. Colbert and the Evaluation Committee to monitor the plan. I. Candidate Performance Standard 1. Candidate Knowledge, Skills and Dispositions Candidates preparing to work in schools as teachers and other professional school personnel know the content of their fields, demonstrate professional and pedagogical knowledge, skills, and dispositions and apply them so that all students learn.
Assessments indicate that candidates meet professional, state, and institutional standards.
Demonstration of subject matter proficiency in credential coursework, including content specific lesson and unit planning and microteaching. The development of a professional portfolio, which includes lesson and unit planning and K-12 student work. The development of the portfolio will begin when the candidate enters the program and evolve as the student proceeds through the program to completion. The portfolio will be evaluated at multiple points in the program, e.g., admission to the preliminary program, admission to the clinical experience. Observation and assessment during student teaching or fieldwork by university support providers, master teachers and university supervisors.