In the Accreditation Self Study, Education is listed sixth in the 9.0 Series
9.6 Education: the ability to know and implement theories and practices of teaching, processing and transference.
9.6.1 Demonstrates understanding of education theory and foundations.
Content to Consider: Past and present contemporary educational theories such as constructivism, behaviorism, developmental theory, learning styles, multiple intelligences, experiential education, etc.
9.6.2 Demonstrates a variety of effective teaching and learning strategies in both traditional and outdoor environments.
Content to Consider: Teachable moments, grasshopper, jigsaw, formal presentations, SPEC, etc.
9.6.3 Demonstrates knowledge of teaching and learning skills to plan educational strategies and progressions.
Content to Consider: Outcome based lesson plan development, Bloom’s taxonomy, Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction, teacher centered vs. student centered learning, etc.
9.6.4 Demonstrates problem solving and critical thinking skills to understand instruction and learner achievement
Content to Consider: Timing and placement of learning modules, transition management, progression development, student readiness, etc.
9.6.5 Demonstrates understanding of appropriate educational assessment practices and procedures.
Content to Consider: Use of formative, summative, objective, subjective, informal, formal, internal, and external assessment. Basis of comparison and development of field tools for assessment.
Please note: The Curriculum Committee has included “Content to consider” after some general outcomes. This is provided to aid understanding of the outcome, but does not constitute a list of content that a program must include to address the outcome.
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