Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-3 - EDUCATOR PREPARATION RULES › Rule 505-3-.06 - Pedagogy-Only Program

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Purpose.
This rule specifies the pedagogical standards required
			 for approval of initial educator preparation programs offered at the
			 post-baccalaureate level that prepare individuals to teach in Middle Grades
			 (4-8), Secondary (6-12), and all P-12 fields except Reading Education and
			 Special Education, for which they have demonstrated content expertise. This
			 rule supplements requirements in GaPSC Rule
			 505-3-.01 REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
			 FOR APPROVING EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROVIDERS AND EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS,
			 and in GaPSC Rule
			 505-3-.03 FOUNDATIONS OF READING,
			 LITERACY, AND LANGUAGE.
(2)
Requirements.
(a) To receive
			 approval, a GaPSC-approved educator preparation provider shall offer a
			 preparation program described in program planning forms, catalogs, syllabi, and
			 key assessments addressing the Georgia Teacher Assessment on Performance
			 Standards (TAPS), listed below, published by the Georgia Department of
			 Education.
1.
Professional
			 Knowledge
.
The provider ensures candidates
			 demonstrate an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, pedagogical
			 knowledge, learner development, and the needs of students by providing relevant
			 learning experiences.
2.
Instructional Planning.
The provider ensures
			 candidates plan for instruction using their understanding of learner
			 development, state and local school district curricula and standards, effective
			 strategies, resources, and data to address the differentiated needs of all
			 students.
3.
Instructional Strategies
.
The provider
			 ensures candidates promote student learning by using research-based
			 instructional strategies relevant to the content to engage students in active
			 learning and to facilitate the students' acquisition of key knowledge and
			 skills. The provider ensures candidates model and apply national or state
			 approved technology standards to engage and improve learning for all
			 students.
4.
Differentiated Instruction
.
The provider
			 ensures that candidates are able to apply critical concepts and principles of
			 P-12 student growth and development. The provider ensures candidates challenge
			 and support each student's learning by providing appropriate content and
			 developing skills which address individual learning differences.
5.
Assessment
			 Strategies
.
The provider ensures candidates
			 systematically choose a variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative
			 assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the
			 content and student population.
6.
Assessment Uses.
The provider ensures candidates
			 systematically gather, analyze, and use relevant data to measure student
			 progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide
			 timely and constructive feedback to both students and families.
7.
Positive Learning
			 Environment
.
The provider ensures candidates provide
			 a well-managed, safe, and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and
			 encourages respect for all.
8.
Academically Challenging Environment
.
The
			 provider ensures candidates create a student-centered, academic environment in
			 which teaching and learning occur at high levels and students are self-directed
			 learners.
9.
Professionalism
.
The provider ensures
			 candidates exhibit a commitment to professional ethics and the school's
			 mission, participate in professional growth opportunities to support student
			 learning, and contribute to the profession.
10.
Communication
.
The provider ensures
			 candidates communicate effectively with students, families, district and school
			 personnel, and other stakeholders in ways that enhance student
			 learning.