How To Learn To Be A Successful Teacher

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1 5-Year Program Assessment Plan PRELIMINARY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CREDENTIAL MASTER OF ARTS IN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM Judith Kell, Interim Program Director School of Education and Leadership Notre Dame de Namur University Page 1 of 8

2 CONTENTS Program-level Learning Outcomes... 3 Curriculum Map... 4 Learning Outcomes Assessment Schedule... 5 Assessment Methods... 8 Page 2 of 8

3 Program-level Learning Outcomes Students will be able to: 1. Develop a shared vision of learning 2. Promote a culture of teaching and learning 3. Effectively manage a school in the service of teaching and learning 4. Work effectively with diverse families and communities 5. Demonstrate personal ethics and leadership capacity 6. Demonstrate political, social, economic, legal and cultural understanding of education Page 3 of 8

4 Curriculum Map Required Courses EDU4600- Educational Financial Management EDU4604- Human Resource Development EDU4606- Leadership Concepts Administrative Services Credential Program and Master s in School Administrative Program Program Level Learning Outcomes Outcome 1 Outcome 2 Outcome 3 Outcome 4 Outcome 5 Outcome 6 Develop a shared Promote a culture of Effectively manage a Work effectively with Demonstrate Demonstrate vision of learning teaching and school in the service of diverse families and personal ethics and political, social, in the school and learning in the teaching and learning communities leadership capacity economic, legal and broader school/district cultural community and understanding of problem solving education I/P P/M I/P P P/M I/P I/P P P M I/P/M P P/M P P/M P/M EDU4609- Organization and Management EDU4621- School/Parent/Community Relations EDU4624- School Law, Governance and Politics EDU4627- Program. Initiation and Implementation EDU4718- Contemporary Topics in Educational Leadership and Technology EDU4700- Trends in Curriculum Development I/P P P/M P P/M P I/P/M P P P/M P P P P P P P/M I/P/M I/P P/M P P/M P P/M P I/P/M P/M P P P/M P P P/M P P P/M Page 4 of 8

5 EDU4703- Educational Assessment and Evaluation P P P/M P P/M P/M EDU 4881 Capstone Course M M M M M M Level of Delivery of Material: I = Students are Introduced to the content/skill - material is taught at a basic level P = Students Practice/apply the content/skill - material is taught in depth M = Students demonstrate Mastery of the content/skill - continued in depth teaching and/or synthesis Learning Outcomes Assessment Schedule ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CREDENTIAL AND MASTER S IN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM Outcomes: 1. Develop a shared vision of learning in the school and broader community and problem solving 2. Promote a culture of teaching and learning in the school/district 3. Effectively manage a school in the service of teaching and learning 4. Work effectively with diverse families and communities 5. Demonstrate personal ethics and leadership capacity 6. Demonstrate political, social, economic, legal and cultural understanding of education EDU4606 EDU4881* EDU EDU EDU EDU4627 Page 5 of 8

6 Assessment of Signature Assignments In the year preceding each course offering, the Department will meet to discuss specifics of the assignment to make sure that it addresses the intended learning outcome. Below are listed each of the 6 learning outcomes along with the course number and description of the signature assignments that will undergo assessment. Learning Outcome 1 Develop a shared vision of learning and problem solving This outcome will be assessed in EDU (Leadership Concepts) Students Final Paper will be evaluated. The course syllabus is attached. Learning Outcome 2 Promote a culture of teaching and learning This outcome will be assessed in EDU Students signature assignment: Evaluate the validity and reliability of a a standardized educational test to solve an educational problem will be evaluated. See online course syllabus for a full description of this project. Learning Outcome 3 Effectively manage a school in the service of teaching and learning This outcome will be assessed in EDU 4609 (Management and Organization). Students signature assignment: Oral and Written Report on a Problem-Based Situation (includes organizational considerations in setting the stage and facilitating the change(s) necessary to reframe and address the issue(s). Suggestions for areas of management focus: Conflict Resolution Plant and Facilities Management Differentiated Staffing Management Data-Based Decision-Making Effective faculty and staff evaluation management Improving Time Management Communications Issues and Techniques Learning Outcome 4 Work effectively with diverse families and communities Page 6 of 8

7 This outcome will be assessed in EDU 4621 Students signature practicum assignment: Completion of a minimum of 30 hours on a practicum project to be carried out among a significantly diverse parent/community population. A written report of a minimum of ten pages detailing work completed in the practicum experience including a binder containing forms and other data collected. See online course syllabus for a full description of this project. Learning Outcome 5 Demonstrate personal ethics and leadership capacity This outcome will be assessed in EDU Students signature assignment: Conduct a technology needs assessment at a local school and develop effective staff development strategies will be evaluated. See online course syllabus for a full description of this project. Learning Outcomes 6 Demonstrate political, social, economic, legal and cultural understanding of education This outcome will be assessed in EDU 4700 Students signature assignment: The Curriculum Process Paper will be evaluated. See online course syllabus for a full description of this project. Page 7 of 8

8 Assessment Methods The program design includes planned processes for the comprehensive assessment of individual candidates on all competencies established in the program. Candidates are informed of the expectations of their performance during the initial interview with the Program Director and the individual class instructor. All expectations are described in detail in the Administrative Services Credential and Master of School Administration Handbook. Multiple measures are utilized to assess candidates performance. Throughout the program, candidates are assisted and guided by multiple professionals including the program director who serves as their academic advisor, course instructors, field supervisors, and employer representative liaisons. Candidates meet regularly with these individuals to reflect on their performance. Faculty members in the School of Education currently use rubrics to assess the signature assignments identified in the courses. Rubrics are shared with students in advance, so that, they understand the expectations of the course. In cases where students do not demonstrate competency in the program learning outcomes, the program director and faculty members meet with the student to discuss steps to improve performance. The Academic Success Center is an important resource for students who need to strengthen their communication, time management, and critical thinking skills. In cases where students to not meet minimum standards in a course, they have the option of repeating the course. In cases where it is clear the student cannot succeed in the program, the Education Committee meets regularly to discuss further interventions, including steps to encourage the student to seek a different career path. Page 8 of 8