Teacher Education Conversion Programs (TECP)
Program Competencies
- Content Knowledge - The candidate
- demonstrates content area knowledge through portfolio documentation of major coursework/life and/or teaching experience
- Pedagogy - The candidate demonstrates knowledge of
- learning theory
- methods/instructional strategies
- infusion of technology
- universal design in planning
- classroom management
- behavior management
- planning, assessment, and implementation of instruction
- Knowledge of Learners - The candidate demonstrates knowledge of
- human growth and development
- diversity and cultural competency
- exceptionalities
- Knowledge of Self as Teacher and Learner - The candidate is a
- creator of an environment of rapport and respect and establishes a learning community
- reflective practitioner
- researcher
- life long learner
- Teacher as Leader - The candidate
- is an ethical decision maker
- networks with the professional community
- is goal-oriented, and demonstrates leadership and professionalism
- Knowledge of Schools as a System - The candidate demonstrates knowledge of and involvement in
- school boards
- community
- volunteering and/or coaching
- service learning