University of Dubuque Program Goals
INTASC Principles/Iowa Standards
 
University of Dubuque Teacher Education students must show competency in these 11 goals areas in their portfolios.

Goal # 1
The pre-service teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make the subject matter meaningful for students.

Goal # 2
The pre-service teacher understands how students learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social, and personal development.

Goal # 3
The pre-service teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.

Goal # 4
The pre-service teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

Goal # 5
The pre-service teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning and self-motivation.

Goal # 6
The pre-service teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

Goal # 7
The pre-service teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matters, students, the community, and curriculum goals.

Goal # 8
The pre-service teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.

Goal # 9
The pre-service teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seek out opportunities to grow professionally.

Goal # 10
The pre-service teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students' learning and well-being.

Goal # 11
The pre-service teacher utilizes technology related to teaching.

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