Middle Grades
Preparation (Grades 4-8)
These Program Outcomes are aligned with:
- West Chester University Conceptual Framework (WCU)
- Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium Principles (INTASC)
- National Association for Middle Level Education Standards (AMLE)
- Pennsylvania Department of Education Competencies (PDE)
- Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Outcomes
MGP Program Outcome #1: Content and Pedagogical Content Knowledge
The teacher candidate will demonstrate the ability to integrate content, pedagogical,
and professional knowledge and skills to create learning experiences that make the
central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the content area meaningful
for all children and young adolescents in Grades 4-8. (WCU CF: Teaching and Research
& Scholarship; INTASC 1, 3, 4 and 7; AMLE 2, 4; PDE II, CAEP 1)
MGP Program Outcome #2: Development
The teacher candidate will demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and use of the major
concepts, principles, theories and research related to development of children and
young adolescents to construct learning opportunities that support the individual's
development, acquisition of knowledge, and motivation. (WCU CF: Teaching and Research
& Scholarship; INTASC 2; AMLE 1, 2, 3; PDE I; CAEP 1)
MGP Program Outcome #3: Diversity and Exceptionality
The teacher candidate, in order to meet the needs of all children and young adolescents
Grades 4-8, including those with exceptionalities and from diverse backgrounds, will:
a) demonstrate knowledge of different approaches to learning; b) demonstrate the ability
to create instructional opportunities adapted to all learners, and c) implement instruction
that builds on children’s prior experiences and diversities. (WCU CF: Teaching and
Ethics & Values; INTASC 1, 2, 4, 7 & 9; AMLE 1, 4; PDE 1; CAEP 1)
MGP Program Outcome #4: Instructional Strategies
The teacher candidate will demonstrate the ability to plan and implement a variety
of instructional strategies that promote a) critical and creative thinking and problem
solving, b) independent and collaborative inquiry, c) active engagement in learning,
and d) self and group motivation. (WCU CF: Teaching and Innovation & Practice; INTASC
4, 5; AMLE 4; PDE I; CAEP 1)
MGP Program Outcome #5:Collaboration, Information Literacy, Technology
The teacher candidate will demonstrate knowledge and use of a) effective verbal, nonverbal,
and media communications for fostering active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive
interactions in the classroom, and b) educational technologies in instruction, assessment,
and other professional practices. (WCU CF: Teaching and Innovation & Practice; INTASC
6; AMLE 2, 4, 5; PDE I; CAEP 1)
MGP Program Outcome #6: Developmentally Responsive Planning and Instruction
The teacher candidate will demonstrate planning and management of instruction based
on a) knowledge of young adolescent learners, b) content and curriculum standards,
c) the school and local community, and d) the philosophical foundations and organization
of middle level education including the essential role of the classroom teacher and
children and young adolescents in curriculum development. (WCU CF: Teaching; INTASC
1, 2, 5, 7 & 8; AMLE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; PDE I, II; CAEP I)
MGP Program Outcome #7: Assessment
The teacher candidate will demonstrate knowledge and implementation of formal and
informal assessment strategies, including student self-assessment, for evaluating
and ensuring the continuous intellectual, academic, social, and physical development
of children and young adolescent learners in Grades 4-8. (WCU CF: Teaching and Ethics
& Values; INTASC 8; AMLE 1, 4; PDE Ill; CAEP 1)
MGP Program Outcome #8: Professionalism
The teacher candidate will demonstrate the ability to a) identify, evaluate, and use
information effectively and within ethical and legal guidelines, b) reflect on one's
own content knowledge, teaching skills and effects of each on the growth and learning
of children and young adolescents, and c) seek opportunities to grow professionally.
(WCU CF: Leadership, Service and Ethics & Values; INTASC 9; AMLE 1, 5; PDE I; CAEP
1)
MGP Program Outcome #9: Family and Community
The teacher candidate will demonstrate understanding of collaboration with school
colleagues, families, and agencies in the larger community, to support and advocate
for the learning and well-being of children and young adolescents. (WCU CF: Local
Global Partnerships, Service and Ethics & Values; INTASC 10; AMLE 3, 5; PDE I; CAEP
1)