Program Alignment with the NMSA Standards
MIDDLE CHILDHOOD LICENSURE PROGRAM
This matrix is part of the Program Review submitted to NMSA in September 2000. The Program Review is on file in the Department and in the NCATE Exhibit Room.
Program Standards and Matrix
INITIAL PREPARATION OF MIDDLE LEVEL TEACHERS
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EVIDENCE: PERFORMANCE DATA, EXPERIENCES, COURSES
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An identifiable program is established for prospective middle level teachers. |
CEHS Model (see Appendix D) |
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1.1 A written conceptual framework makes explicit the underlying professional commitments, dispositions, and values upon which the program is based. A statement of philosophy and goals, associated rationale for coursework and field experiences, and a description of program evaluation are included. |
• Middle Childhood Level Program • Statement of Philosophy, Rationale and Program Goals with Supporting Knowledge Base For Middle Childhood Level • Representative Course Syllabi (see Appendix A), Course Descriptions (see Appendix B), including MCL /MS Field Experiences |
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1.2 The program contains knowledge, pedagogy, and field experiences designed especially for teaching at the middle level. |
NOTE: * DEPENDING ON WHETHER STUDENTS ENTER PROGRAM AS AN UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE STUDENT -- COURSEWORK CONTENT IS COMPARABLE BUT LEVEL OF THE PROGRAM CHANGES. Course numbers, number of credit hours and course descriptions below. ED 301 -5- Schooling in a Pluralistic Society: Middle Childhood ED 221- 1- Practicum I: Middle Level ED 303-5- Psychological and Sociological Foundations of Education: Middle Level ED 223 — 1- Practicum II: Middle Level EDS 333 —3- Learning Differences: Introduction |
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Graduate Level Professional Educator’s Program (PEP) ED 602- 4 -Education In a Pluralistic Society: Middle Childhood Perspective ED 621- 4- Human Development & Learning: Middle Childhood Perspective. EDS 624 -3 - Addressing Learning Differences ED 732-3 -Principles and Practices of Middle Level Educ. ED 606— 4.5-Reading & Literacy Instruction I: Middle Level ED 607-4.5-Reading & Literacy Instruction II: Middle Level ED 709 — 4.5 — Diagnosis & Assessment of Reading Performance ED 636 —3- Integrated Middle Level Science Methods ED 610 -3-Middle Level Mathematics Methods ED 629 -3-Middle Level Social Studies Methods ED 624 —3-Middle Level Literature, Speech, & Drama Methods ED 612-1-Practicum I: Middle Childhood Level |
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2 Nature of Early Adolescence and Needs of Young Adolescents The program prepares professionals who understand: 2.1 The physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and moral characteristics of the developmental period of early adolescence within social and cultural contexts. |
ED 602 4- Education In a Pluralistic Society: Middle Childhood Perspectives ED 612 -1-Practicum I: Middle Childhood Level EDS 624- 3 Addressing Learning Differences ED 645 —3- Inquiry and Assessment |
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2.2 The changes in family settings, social contexts, threats to health and safety, and risk behaviors in contemporary society that affect healthy development of young adolescents. |
• Specifically developed MCL Anchor Experiences/Assignments (see Appendix C) plus: ED 303-5- Psychological and Sociological Foundations of Education: Middle Level ED 223 — 1- Practicum II : Middle Level EDS 333 —3- Learning Differences: Introduction Graduate Level PEP ED 621- 4- Human Development and Learning: Middle Childhood Perspective , EDS 624 -3 - Addressing Learning Differences |
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3 Young Adolescent Development in the School Context The program prepares professionals who apply their knowledge of the nature of early adolescence and needs of young adolescents to: 3.1 Plan developmentally and culturally responsive instruction. |
• Specifically developed MCL Anchor Experiences/Assignments (see Appendix C) plus: Undergraduate course equivalents or: ED 602 4- Education In a Pluralistic Society: Middle Childhood Perspective ED 621- 4 - Human Development and Learning: Middle Childhood Perspective EDS 624 -3 Addressing Learning Differences ED 732-3 -Principles and Practices of Middle Level Education ED 645 —3- Inquiry and Assessment ED 622 —3-Technological Instruction and Integrated Methods: Middle Level ED 600 - 3- Classroom Management: Middle Level EED 612- 1- Practicum I: Middle Childhood Level. ED 610 — 3- Middle Level Mathematics Methods ED 606 — 4.5 - Reading and Literacy Instruction I: Middle Level, and writing. ED 607-4.5-Reading & Literacy Instruction II :Middle Level ED 709 — 4.5 — Diagnosis and Assessment of Reading Performance ED 636 —3- Integrated Middle Level Science Methods. ED 629 —3- Middle Level Social Studies ED 624-3-Middle Level Literature,Speech & Drama Methods ED 614-1- Practicum II : Middle Level ED 616 -1 Practicum III: Middle Level ED 641 -12 Internship: Middle Level Student Teaching |
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3.2 Design appropriate school programs and function within them. |
ED 622 —3-Technological Instruction and Integrated Methods: Middle Level ED 641 -12 Internship: Middle Level Student Teaching ED 732-3 -Principles and Practices of Middle Level Education ED 645 —3- Inquiry and Assessment ED 646 —3- Inquiry and Prospectus ED 771-1- Inquiry Project Completion |
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3.3 Create supportive school environments. |
Undergraduate course equivalents or: ED 621- 4- Human Development and Learning: Middle Childhood Perspective ED 645 —3- Inquiry and Assessment ED 646 —3- Inquiry and Prospectus* ED 771-1- Inquiry Project Completion |
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4 Philosophy and School The program prepares professionals who understand the rationale for, the role of teachers in, and the function of: 4.1 Interdisciplinary Teams |
ED 732-3 -Principles and Practices of Middle Level Education ED 646 —3- Inquiry and Prospectus* ED 771-1- Inquiry Project Completion ED 622-3- Technological Instruction and Integrated Methods of: Middle Level ED 610-3- Middle Level Mathematics Methods. ED 636 —3- Integrated Middle Level Science Methods ED 629-3- Middle Level Social Studies ED 624-3- Middle Level Literature, Speech and Drama Methods ED 616-1- Practicum III: Middle Level ED 641-12 Internship: Middle Level Student Teaching |
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4.2 Teacher-based guidance programs |
• Specifically developed MCL Anchor Experiences/Assignments (see Appendix C) plus: ED 600-3- Classroom Management and Learning Theory: Middle Level ED 732-3 -Principles and Practices of Middle Level Education ED 646 —3- Inquiry and Prospectus* ED 771-1- Inquiry Project Completion |
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4.3 Flexible grouping and scheduling arrangements |
ED 732-3 -Principles and Practices of Middle Level Education |
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ED 732-3 -Principles and Practices of Middle Level Education ED 622 —3-Technological Instruction and Integrated Methods : Middle Level ED 621- 4- Human Development and Learning: Middle Childhood Perspective ED 646 —3- Inquiry and Prospectus* ED 771-1- Inquiry Project Completion |
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• Specifically developed MCL Anchor Experiences/ Assignments (see Appendix C) plus: ED 732-3 -Principles and Practices of Middle Level Education ED 621- 4- Human Development and Learning: Middle Childhood Perspective EDS 624 -3 - Addressing Learning Differences |
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4.6 Working with families, resource persons, and community groups. |
• Specifically developed MCL Anchor Experiences/Assignments (see Appendix C) plus: ED 732-3 -Principles and Practices of Middle Level Education ED 622 —3-Technological Instruction and Integrated Methods: Middle Level ED 636 —3- Integrated Middle Level Science Methods EDS 624 -3 - Addressing Learning Differences |
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5 Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Assessment The program prepares professionals who design and employ teaching and learning approaches appropriate for young adolescents which: 5.1 Honor individual differences among learners by utilizing multiple approaches to thinking and learning. |
Specifically developed MCL Anchor experiences/Assignments plus: ED 602- 4 Education In a Pluralistic Society: Middle Childhood Perspective EDS 624 -3 Addressing Learning Differences ED 622 —3-Technological Instruction and Integrated Methods: Middle Level ED 645 —3- Inquiry and Assessment ED 646 —3- Inquiry and Prospectus* ED 771-1- Inquiry Project Completion |
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5.2 Incorporate learners’ ideas, interests, and questions into the exploration of curriculum and pursuit of knowledge. |
ED 600-3 Classroom Management: Middle Level ED 732-3 Principles and Practices of Middle Level Education ED 622 —3-Technological Instruction and Integrated Methods: Middle Level ED 610-3 Middle Level Mathematics Methods ED 636 —3- Integrated Middle Level Science Methods ED 629-3 Middle Level Social Studies ED 624-3 Middle Level Literature, Speech and Drama Methods ED 612-1 Practicum I: Middle Childhood Level ED 614-1 Practicum II: Middle Level ED 616-1 Practicum III : Middle Level ED 642 —12 Internship: Middle Level Student Teaching |
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5.3 Emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of knowledge while drawing upon the resources inherent in separate subjects. |
ED 622 —3-Technological Instruction and Integrated Methods: Middle Level ED 610-3 Middle Level Mathematics Methods ED 636 —3- Integrated Middle Level Science Methods ED 629-3 Middle Level Social Studies ED 624-3 Middle Level Literature, Speech and Drama Methods |
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5.4 Teach the basic concepts and skills of inquiry and communication as integral to all learning. |
ED 622 —3-Technological Instruction and Integrated Methods Teaching : Middle Level ED 610-3 Middle Level Mathematics Methods mathematics content across the disciplines. ED 636 —3- Integrated Middle Level Science Methods ED 646 —3- Inquiry and Prospectus* ED 771-1- Inquiry Project Completion |
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5.5 Cultivate skills in recognizing and solving problems. |
ED 629-3 Middle Level Social Studies ED 624-3 Middle Level Literature, Speech and Drama Methods ED 610-3 Middle Level Mathematics Methods ED 636 —3- Integrated Middle Level Science Methods ED 622 —3-Technological Instruction and Integrated Methods : Middle Level |
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5.6 Utilize multiple grouping strategies that emphasize interdependence, cooperation, and individual responsibilities. |
ED 622 —3-Technological Instruction and Integrated Methods: Middle Level ED 610-3 Middle Level Mathematics Methods ED 636 —3- Integrated Middle Level Science Methods ED 629-3 Middle Level Social Studies ED 624-3 Middle Level Literature, Speech and Drama Methods |
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5.7 Employ accountability measures that balance evaluation of academic learning with assessment of individual growth and development. |
ED 622 —3-Technological Instruction and Integrated Methods : Middle Level ED 709 —4.5— Diagnosis & Assessment of Reading Performance ED 645 —3- Inquiry and Assessment ED 646 —3- Inquiry and Prospectus* ED 771-1- Inquiry Project Completion |
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5.8 Include multiple strategies for evaluation and assessment. |
ED 629-3 Middle Level Social Studies ED 624-3 Middle Level Literature, Speech and Drama Methods. ED 622 —3-Technological Instruction and Integrated Methods: Middle Level ED 709 —4.5—Diagnosis & Assessment of Reading Performance. ED 645 —3- Inquiry and Assessment ED 646 —3- Inquiry and Prospectus* ED 771-1- Inquiry Project Completion nts |
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6 Collaboration The program prepares professionals who collaborate with: 6.1 Colleagues to improve schools and advance knowledge and practice in their fields. |
ED 732-3 Principles and Practices of Middle Level Education ED 636 —3- Integrated Middle Level Science Methods ED 610-3 Middle Level Mathematics Methods ED 629-3 Middle Level Social Studies ED 624-3 Middle Level Literature, Speech and Drama Methods ED 622 —3-Technological Instruction and Integrated Methods : Middle Level ED 612-1 -Practicum I : MCL ED 614-1 Practicum II: Middle Level, ED 616-1 Practicum III: Middle Level ED 641-12 Internship: Middle Level Student Teaching ED 771-1 Inquiry Project Completion EDS 624-3- Addressing Learning Differences |
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6.2 Families, resource persons, and community groups to achieve common goals for young adolescents. |
ED 732-3 -Principles and Practices of Middle Level Education ED 622 —3-Technological Instruction and Integrated Methods: Middle Level |
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7 Teaching Fields and Pedagogy The program includes: 7.1 Preparation in two teaching fields which are broad, multidisciplinary, an encompass the major areas within those fields. |
See appropriate content concentration matrices for listing courses (attachments). |
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7.2 At least one course designed specifically for teaching pedagogy appropriate for young adolescents. |
ED 624-3 Middle Level Literature, Speech and Drama Methods ED 636 -3 Integrated Middle Level Science Methods ED 610-3- Middle Level Mathematics Methods ED 629-3 - Middle Level Social Studies, ED 622 —3-Technological Instruction and Integrated Methods : Middle Level |
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8 Field Experiences Field experiences in grades 5-8 will provide: 8.1 Early and continuing involvement in a variety of middle level settings. |
**The PEP is a graduate level field-based program. Preservice educators will spend an entire year in schools. Students begin in an urban setting during the summer; move to different schools as their base throughout the school year; and visit other sites for regularly scheduled participation. ED 732-3 -Principles and Practices of Middle Level Education ED 636 -3 Integrated Middle Level Science Methods ED 629-3-Middle Level Social Studies, ED 612-1-Practicum I: MCL ED 614-1 Practicum II: Middle Level ED 616-1-Practicum III: Middle Level, ED 641-12 Internship: Middle Level Student Teaching |
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8.2 Observation, participation, and teaching experiences ranging from individual to large group settings. |
ED 612-1-Practicum I: MCL ED 614-1 Practicum II: Middle Level, ED 646-3 Inquiry and Assessment ED 771-1 Inquiry Project Completion |
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8.3 Full-time students teaching of at least 10 weeks, supervised by a qualified teacher and a university/college supervisor. |
ED 641-12 - Internship: Middle Level |
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