Analysis of Core Content Knowledge Curriculum Courses B.S. Elementary Education K-6

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1 Analysis of Core Content Knowledge Curriculum s B.S. Elementary Education K-6 1. A brief description of the assessment and its use in the program (one sentence may be sufficient); William Carey University s School of Education has been approved by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) for B.S. in Elementary Education (K-6 th grades). The MDE has formulated the core content curriculum which all candidates must complete a minimum G.P.A. of 2.75 across 44 hours. Since the School of Education has included Health Education, the G.P.A. will be calculated at 47 hours. These candidates are well grounded in the content areas they will teach in the elementary school. The candidates are evaluated on the basis of their content knowledge in the core curriculum required by the university. This includes 6 credits English language arts (ACEI 2.1), 6 credits of literature; (ACEI 2.1), 11 credits of science (ACEI 2.2), 3 credits of mathematics (ACEI 2.3), 12 credits of social studies (including Psychology) (ACEI 2.4), 3 credits of fine arts (ACEI 2.5), and 3 credits of Physical Education and Health (ACEI 2.6/2.7). See Table 1 (Core Content Curriculum Descriptions and Alignment with ACEI Standards). Table 1. Core Content Curriculum Descriptions and Alignment with ACEI Standards Name and Number Catalog Description ACEI Standard ENG 101 Composition This course emphasizes a study of rhetorical principles and practices. Assigned reading and essays are required. 2.1 Candidates demonstrate a high level of competence in use of English language arts and they know, understand and use concepts from reading, language and child development, to teach reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, and thinking skills and to help students successfully apply their developing skills to many different ENG 102 Research and Composition This course combines research techniques with intensive practice in 2.1 Candidates demonstrate a high level of competence in use of English language arts and they know, understand and use concepts 1 P a g e B. S. E l e m e n t a r y E d u c a t i o n

2 ENG 211 World Literature I ENG 212 World Literature II composition skills. Prerequisite is ENG 101. This course is a survey of the major works of literature beginning with the Greek classics and ending with the late Renaissance. Prerequisites are ENG 101 and ENG 102. This course is a survey of major works of literature beginning with the Age of Enlightenment and ending with the Modern Age. Prerequisites are ENG 101 and ENG 102. from reading, language and child development, to teach reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, and thinking skills and to help students successfully apply their developing skills to many different 2.1 Candidates demonstrate a high level of competence in use of English language arts and they know, understand and use concepts from reading, language and child development, to teach reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, and thinking skills and to help students successfully apply their developing skills to many different 2.1 Candidates demonstrate a high level of competence in use of English language arts and they know, understand and use concepts from reading, language and child development, to teach reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, and thinking skills and to help students successfully apply their developing skills to many different Fine Arts ART 200 is an introduction to the visual arts of the Western World. It includes lecture and discussion on 2.5 Candidates know, understand, and use as appropriate to their own understanding and skills the content, functions, and achievements of the performing arts (dance, music, theater) and the 2 P a g e B. S. E l e m e n t a r y E d u c a t i o n

3 ART 200: Art or MHL 101: Music or THE 135: Theatre HIS 101: World History to 1500 or HIS 201: United States History to 1865 the materials, forms and processes of art with the aim of giving insight into the function and content of art objects. MHL 101 is a nontechnical study of music designed for the general student. of musical art forms based upon definition, aural recognition and analysis. THE 135 is a study of theatre as an art form and as a performance medium and includes limited consideration of dramatic literature. HIS 101 is a survey of civilizations prior to the age of European expansion. HIS 201 is a survey of United States history from the emergence of Native American culture to the Civil War. visual arts as primary media for communication, inquiry, and engagement among elementary students. 2.4 Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts and modes of inquiry from the social studies the integrated study of history, geography, the social sciences, and other related area to promote elementary students abilities to make informed decisions as citizens of a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent HIS 102: World History since 1500 or HIS 102 is a survey of civilizations since the rise of the West. 2.4 Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts and modes of inquiry from the social studies the integrated study of history, geography, the social sciences, and other related area to promote elementary students abilities to make informed decisions as 3 P a g e B. S. E l e m e n t a r y E d u c a t i o n

4 HIS 202: United States since 1865 SOC 101 or PSC 201 Lab Science BIO 101: General Biology Lab Science BIO 111: Principles of Biological Science I HIS 202 is a survey of United States history from Reconstruction to the present. SOC 101 is a study of the theory and practice of sociology. PSC 201 is a survey of the structure and dynamic of the American polity. BIO 101 is a course introducing students to biological principles including; the chemistry of life; the structure and function of cells, tissues, and organisms; heredity; and ecology. This course includes a one semester hour laboratory experience. BIO 111 is an introduction to the biological sciences in which foundational principles and processes are emphasized, including cellular structure, metabolism, and function, as well as broader topics such as basic ecology and evolution. A one semester hour laboratory experience is included. citizens of a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent 2.4 Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts and modes of inquiry from the social studies the integrated study of history, geography, the social sciences, and other related area to promote elementary students abilities to make informed decisions as citizens of a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent 2.2 Candidates know, understand, and use fundamental concepts of physical, life, and earth/space sciences. Candidates can design and implement age-appropriate inquiry lessons to teach science, to build student understanding for personal and social applications, and to 2.2 Candidates know, understand, and use fundamental concepts of physical, life, and earth/space sciences. Candidates can design and implement age-appropriate inquiry lessons to teach science, to build student understanding for personal and social applications, and to PHYSICAL SCIENCE PHS 151: Physical Science or PHS 151 is a basic study of chemistry and physics. 2.2 Candidates know, understand, and use fundamental concepts of physical, life, and earth/space sciences. Candidates can design and implement age-appropriate inquiry lessons to teach science, to build 4 P a g e B. S. E l e m e n t a r y E d u c a t i o n

5 PHS 201: Earth and Space Science PHS 201 is the introduction to astronomy, geology, and meteorology. student understanding for personal and social applications, and to MAT 131: College Algebra PSY 201: General Psychology COM 101: Public Speaking MAT 131 is the study of linear and quadratic equations, graphs of relations and functions, systems of equation, polynomial functions, logarithmic and exponential functions. PSY 201 is the study of the fundamentals of psychology. Emphasis is placed on learning, motivation, emotion, perception, psychological measurement, personality behavior disorders, and physiological bases of behavior. COM 101 includes training in the preparation and delivery of short speeches, with limited consideration of group communication, listening, constructive evaluation, and interpersonal and non-verbal communication. 2.3 Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts and procedures that define number and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and data analysis and probability. In doing so they consistently engage problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, connections, and representation. 1.0 Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to development of children and young adolescents to construct learning opportunities that support individual students development, acquisition of knowledge, and motivation. 2.1 Candidates demonstrate a high level of competence in use of English language arts and they know, understand and use concepts from reading, language and child development, to teach reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, and thinking skills and to help students successfully apply their developing skills to many different HEALTH HEA 300 This course is designed to teach the student how to be totally healthy, including information on healthy 2.6 Health Education Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts in the subject matter of health education to create 5 P a g e B. S. E l e m e n t a r y E d u c a t i o n

6 Health and Exercise for a New Lifestyle diets and types of exercise that are best for achieving and maintaining optimal strength. opportunities for student development and practice of skills that contribute to good health. 2.7 Physical Education Candidates know, understand, and use as appropriate to their own understanding and skills-human movement and physical activity as central elements to foster active, healthy life styles and enhanced quality of life for elementary students. 2. A brief analysis of the data findings: Core content grades for the past three years of program completers ( ) were analyzed across all seven areas with the following results. See Table 2. The grade point averages are based on a four point Likert scale with 4.0=A, 3.0=B, 2.0=C, and 1.0=D. Table 2. Analysis of Grades across Content Areas Cohorts Core Content Area G.P.A. ACEI Standard English Language Arts (6 hrs.) Literature (6 hrs.) Science (11 hrs.) Mathematics (3 hrs.) Social Studies (9 hrs.) Fine Arts (3 hrs.) Physical Education/Health (3 hrs.) /2.7 Speech Communication (3 hrs.) Total G.P.A Table Three describes the elementary education candidate data for by course and provides information for reviewers concerning the number of candidates who completed each core content knowledge course, the group average, and the range of scores. The total cohort averages by course were then aggregated by major content area: English Language Arts, Literature, Fine Arts, Social Studies (World History, United States History, Sociology, American Government, and Psychology), Speech Communication, Algebra, Health/Physical Education, and sciences (Biology, Physical Science, Earth Science). See Table Two for cohort means across three years. The group cohort data across courses for 6 P a g e B. S. E l e m e n t a r y E d u c a t i o n

7 showed 62 courses taken with a 3.30 total mean, and range of G.P.A. This indicates that the elementary education candidates were well prepared in the core content knowledge curriculum. This is an increase over when the Admission standard for entrance into Elementary Education was raised from 2.50 to Table 3. Chart of Elementary Education Candidate Data Name and Number Catalog Description ACEI Standard N=40 Alt Route ENG 101 Composition ENG 102 Research and Composition ENG 211* World Literature I ENG 212* World Literature II This course emphasizes a study of rhetorical principles and practices. Assigned reading and essays are required. This course combines research techniques with intensive practice in composition skills. Prerequisite is ENG 101. This course is a survey of the major works of literature beginning with the Greek classics and ending with the late Renaissance. Prerequisites are ENG 101 and ENG 102. This course is a survey of major works of literature beginning with the Age of Enlightenment and ending with the Modern Age. Prerequisites are ENG 101 and ENG Candidates demonstrate a high level of competence in use of English language arts and they know, understand and use concepts from reading, language and child development, to teach reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, and thinking skills and to help students successfully apply their developing skills to many different 2.1 Candidates demonstrate a high level of competence in use of English language arts and they know, understand and use concepts from reading, language and child development, to teach reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, and thinking skills and to help students successfully apply their developing skills to many different 2.1 Candidates demonstrate a high level of competence in use of English language arts and they know, understand and use concepts from reading, language and child development, to teach reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, and thinking skills and to help students successfully apply their developing skills to many different a. Candidates demonstrate a high level of competence in use of English language arts and they know, understand and use concepts from reading, language and child development, to teach reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, and thinking skills and to help students successfully apply their developing skills to many different N=78 Alt Route N=62 Alt Route Total Alt Route Fine Arts ART 200 is an introduction to the visual arts of the 2.5 Candidates know, understand, and use as appropriate to their own understanding and skills the content, 7 P a g e B. S. E l e m e n t a r y E d u c a t i o n

8 ART 200: Art Western World. It includes lecture and discussion on the materials, forms and processes of art with the aim of giving insight into the function and content of art objects. functions, and achievements of the performing arts (dance, music, theater) and the visual arts as primary media for communication, inquiry, and engagement among elementary students MHL 101: Music THE 135: Theatre HIS 101: World History to 1500 MHL 101 is a nontechnical study of music designed for the general student. of musical art forms based upon definition, aural recognition and analysis. THE 135 is a study of theatre as an art form and as a performance medium and includes limited consideration of dramatic literature. HIS 101 is a survey of civilizations prior to the age of European expansion. 2.5 Candidates know, understand, and use as appropriate to their own understanding and skills the content, functions, and achievements of the performing arts (dance, music, theater) and the visual arts as primary media for communication, inquiry, and engagement among elementary students. 2.5 Candidates know, understand, and use as appropriate to their own understanding and skills the content, functions, and achievements of the performing arts (dance, music, theater) and the visual arts as primary media for communication, inquiry, and engagement among elementary students. 2.4 Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts and modes of inquiry from the social studies the integrated study of history, geography, the social sciences, and other related area to promote elementary students abilities to make informed decisions as citizens of a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent HIS 102: World History since 1500 HIS 102 is a survey of civilizations since the rise of the West. 2.4 Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts and modes of inquiry from the social studies the integrated study of history, geography, the social sciences, and other related area to promote elementary students abilities to make informed decisions as citizens of a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent HIS 201: United States to 1865 HIS 201 is a survey of United States history from emergence of Native 2.4 Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts and modes of inquiry from the social studies the integrated study of history, geography, the social sciences, P a g e B. S. E l e m e n t a r y E d u c a t i o n

9 HIS 202: United States since 1865 SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology PSC 201: American Federal Government Lab Science BIO 101: General Biology American culture to the Civil War. HIS 202 is a survey of United States history from Reconstruction to the present. SOC 101 is a study of the theory and practice of sociology. PSC 201 is a survey of the structure and dynamic of the American polity. BIO 101 is a course introducing students to biological principles including; the chemistry of life; the structure and function of cells, tissues, and organisms; heredity; and ecology. This course includes a one semester hour laboratory experience. and other related area to promote elementary students abilities to make informed decisions as citizens of a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent 2.4 Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts and modes of inquiry from the social studies the integrated study of history, geography, the social sciences, and other related area to promote elementary students abilities to make informed decisions as citizens of a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent 2.4 Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts and modes of inquiry from the social studies the integrated study of history, geography, the social sciences, and other related area to promote elementary students abilities to make informed decisions as citizens of a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent 2.4 Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts and modes of inquiry from the social studies the integrated study of history, geography, the social sciences, and other related area to promote elementary students abilities to make informed decisions as citizens of a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent 2.2 Candidates know, understand, and use fundamental concepts of physical, life, and earth/space sciences. Candidates can design and implement age-appropriate inquiry lessons to teach science, to build student understanding for personal and social applications, and to n/a n/a Lab Science BIO 111: Principles of BIO 111 is an introduction to the biological sciences in which foundational principles and processes 2.2 Candidates know, understand, and use fundamental concepts of physical, life, and earth/space sciences. Candidates can design and implement age-appropriate inquiry lessons to teach science, to build student P a g e B. S. E l e m e n t a r y E d u c a t i o n

10 Biological Science I PHYSICAL SCIENCE PHS 151: Physical Science EARTH SCIENCE PHS 201: Earth and Space Science MAT 131: College Algebra are emphasized, including cellular structure, metabolism, and function, as well as broader topics such as basic ecology and evolution. A one semester hour laboratory experience is included. PHS 151 is a basic study of chemistry and physics. PHS 201 is an introduction to astronomy, geology and meteorology. MAT 131 is the study of linear and quadratic equations, graphs of relations and functions, systems of equation, polynomial functions, logarithmic and exponential functions. understanding for personal and social applications, and to 2.2 Candidates know, understand, and use fundamental concepts of physical, life, and earth/space sciences. Candidates can design and implement age-appropriate inquiry lessons to teach science, to build student understanding for personal and social applications, and to 2.2 Candidates know, understand, and use fundamental concepts of physical, life, and earth/space sciences. Candidates can design and implement age-appropriate inquiry lessons to teach science, to build student understanding for personal and social applications, and to 2.3 Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts and procedures that define number and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and data analysis and probability. In doing so they consistently engage problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, connections, and representation PSY 201: General Psychology PSY 201 is the study of the fundamentals of psychology. Emphasis is placed on learning, motivation, emotion, perception, psychological measurement, personality behavior disorders, and physiological bases of behavior. 1.0 Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to development of children and young adolescents to construct learning opportunities that support individual students development, acquisition of knowledge, and motivation COM 101: Public Speaking COM 101 includes training in the preparation and delivery of short speeches, 2.1 Candidates demonstrate a high level of competence in use of English language arts and they know, understand and use concepts from reading, language and child P a g e B. S. E l e m e n t a r y E d u c a t i o n

11 HEA 300: Health and Exercise for a New Lifestyle with limited consideration of group communication, listening, constructive evaluation, and interpersonal and nonverbal communication. HEA 300 is designed to teach the student how to be totally healthy, including information on healthy diets and types of exercise that are best for achieving and maintaining optimal strength. development, to teach reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, and thinking skills and to help students successfully apply their developing skills to many different Total Number of courses ( =3 cohorts) # of courses # of courses # of courses # of courses Mean Mean Total Mean Mean The data in Table Four Elementary Education Grade Frequency Table shows that 98% of the candidates scored a C or higher in content knowledge grades. It also shows the range of course grades including those students who did not perform well (D=1.0 G.P.A.). The following breakdown indicates candidates not earning a C or higher: out of 609 grades only 9 scored below a C (1%); out of 1,143 grades only 10 scored below a C (2%); out of 852 grades only 7 scored below a C (1%). Table Elementary Education Grade Frequency Chart Years P a g e B. S. E l e m e n t a r y E d u c a t i o n

12 Core Curriculum A B C D A B C D A B C D # % # % # % # % # % # % # % # % # % # % # % # % ENG 101 Research and Composition ENG 102 Research and Composition ENG 211 World Literature I ENG 212 World Literature II ART 200 Art MHL 101 Music THE 135 Theatre HIS 101 World History to 1500 HIS 102 World History since 1500 HIS 201 United States to 1865 HIS 202 United States since 1865 SOC Introduction to Sociology PSC 201 American Federal Govt. BIO 101 General Biology and Lab BIO 111 Principles of Biological Science I P a g e B. S. E l e m e n t a r y E d u c a t i o n

13 PHS 151 Physical Science PHS 201 Earth and Space Science MAT 131 College Algebra PSY 201 General Psychology COM 101 Public Speaking HEA 300 Health & Exercise Lifestyle Total Student Grades per year P a g e B. S. E l e m e n t a r y E d u c a t i o n