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• Department of Teacher Education

1. Personal Philosophy. The CSU teacher education student articulates a personal philosophy of teaching and learning that is grounded in theory and practice [Knowledge Base: Professionalism; Praxis III Domain D]

1. Professionalism; Praxis III Domain D

2. Social Foundations. The CSU teacher education student possesses knowledge and understanding of the social, political, and economic factors that influence education and shape the worlds in which we live

2. Contextualism; Praxis III Domain D

3. Knowledge of Subject Matter and Inquiry , The CSU teacher education student understands content, disciplinary concepts, and tools of inquiry related to the development of an educated person.

3. Inquiry; Praxis III Domains A & C

4. Knowledge of Development and Learning. The CSU teacher education student understands how individuals learn and develop, and that students enter the learning setting with prior experiences that give meaning to the construction of new knowledge.

4. Contextualism; Praxis III Domain A

5. Diversity. The CSU teacher education student understands how individuals differ in their backgrounds and approaches to learning and incorporates and accounts for such diversity in teaching and learning.

5. Contextualism; Praxis III Domains A & B

6. Learning Environment. The CSU teacher education student uses an understanding of individual and group motivation to promote positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

6. Contextualism, Partnerships; Praxix III Domain B

7. Communication. The CSU teacher education student uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster inquiry, collaboration, and engagement in learning environments.

7. Inquiry, Partnerships; Praxis III Domains B, C & D

8. Instructional Strategies. The CSU teacher education student plans and implements a variety of developmentally appropriate instructional strategies to develop performance skills, critical thinking, and problem solving, as well as to foster social, emotional, creative and physical development.

8. Contextualism, Inquiry; Praxis III Domains A & C

9. Assessment. The CSU teacher education student understands, selects, and uses a range of assessment strategies to foster the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of learners and give accounts of students' learning to the outside world.

9. Inquiry, Contextualism; Praxis III Domains A, C & D

10. Technology. The CSU teacher education student understands and uses up-to-date technology to enhance the learning environment across the full range of learner needs.

10. Contextualism; Praxis III Domain C

11. Professional Development. The CSU teacher education student is a reflective practitioner who evaluates his/her interactions with others (e.g., learners, parents/guardians, colleagues, professionals in the community) and seeks opportunities to grow professionally.

11. Inquiry, Professionalism, Partnerships; Praxis III Domain

12. Collaboration and Professionalism. The CSU teacher education student fosters relationships with colleagues, parents/guardians, community agencies, and colleges/universities to support students' growth and well-being.

12. Professionalism, Partnerships; Praxis III Domain D

Additional measures:
The Praxis II Principles of Learning & Teaching (PLT) Examination (direct measure), Praxis II Specialty Exams (direct measure), Professional Portfolio (direct measure), Student Teaching Evaluation Forms (direct measure): Domain A: Organizing Content Knowledge for Student Learning, Domain B: Creating an Environment for Student Learning, Domain C: Teaching for Student Learning, Domain D: Teacher Professionalism, Praxis III Results (direct measure), Exit Surveys (indirect measure)

Plans are underway to conduct follow-up alumni and employer surveys in 2007-2008. Existing survey instruments are in the process of being revised.