Michigan State Standards for ES3950

By the end of the semester, you should have met each of the standards below. Please provide some kind of evidence that you have met them.

 

1. An understanding and appreciation of the liberal arts (the humanities, the social sciences, the mathematical and natural sciences, and the:

a. The abilities and skills necessary for effective communication (listening, speaking, writing, reading, and visually representing);

b.[?] A knowledge and appreciation of free inquiry in the humanities, the social sciences, the mathematical and natural sciences, and the visual and performing arts;

c. A knowledge of the interdependence of the liberal arts and the ability to integrate knowledge from the liberal arts to analyze, synthesize, and reflect upon ideas, information, and data;

d. The ability to discuss and debate the value of education in a free and pluralistic society, particularly the role of intellectual and ethical values;

f. An understanding of and respect for individual differences, including those of culture, race, gender, religion, and ethnicity, as well as humankind’s shared heritage and environment;

g. An ability to understand and respect varying points in view and the influence of one’s own and others’ ethics and values;

k. An understanding of and respect for the role of the individual in a free society, including the importance of individual responsibility and respect for individual rights and values; and
 
2.  A commitment to student learning and achievement, including the understanding and ability to:

c. Discern the extent to which personal belief systems and values may affect the instructional process, e.g., love of learning; the belief that all students can learn; the belief that all students should be treated equitably; the role of expectations in affecting achievement;

3. Knowledge of subject matter and pedagogy, including the understanding and ability to:

a. [?] Create learning environments that promote critical and higher order thinking skills, foster the acquisition of deep knowledge, and allow for substantive conversation with the teacher and/or peers about subject matter;

5. The ability to systematically organize teaching practices and learn from experiences, including the understanding and ability to:

d. Demonstrate an understanding of the economic, social, political, legal, and organizational foundations and functions of schools;

g. Discuss and debate the evolution of education and the teacher’s role in a changing society;