English, Adolescence Education: English, B.A.

Program Learning Outcomes, Adolescence Education (NCTE)

1) Candidates demonstrate knowledge of ELA subject matter content that specifically includes literature and multimedia texts as well as knowledge of the nature of adolescents as readers.
2) Candidates demonstrate knowledge of ELA subject matter content that specifically includes language and writing as well as knowledge of adolescents as language users.
3) Candidates plan instruction and design assessments for reading and the study of literature to promote learning for all students.
4) Candidates plan instruction and design assessments for composing texts to promote learning for all students.
5) Candidates plan, implement, assess and reflect on research-based instruction that increases motivation and active student engagement, builds sustained learning of ELA and responds to diverse students’ context-based needs.
6) Candidates demonstrate knowledge of how theories and research about social justice, diversity, equity, student identities and schools as institutions can enhance students’ opportunities to learn in ELA.
7) Candidates are prepared to interact knowledgeably with students, families and colleagues based on social needs and institutional roles, engage in leadership and/or collaborative roles in ELA professional learning communities and actively develop as professional educators.

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