Proposed Outcomes - Dynamics of Human Development (200:030) & Exploring Teaching (200:017)

200:030/017

Dynamics of Human Development and Exploring Teaching

 

 

Knowledge

Performance

Dispositions

Student Learning:

Understands how students learn and develop

The student learns to create meaning in relation to frameworks that support basic literacy in disciplines central to the dynamics of human development.

 

The student examines practical advice designed to support development.

The student is given an opportunity to practice observation, reflection, and interpretation in relation to developmental themes.

The student appreciates the importance of tapping diverse literature related to the dynamics of human development.

 

The student appreciates the complexity of human development and factors which influence development.

Diverse Learners

Understands how students differ in their approaches to learning

The student acquires a basic understanding of how normative data is created/interpreted.

The student will look for examples of developmentally appropriate curriculum during field observations.

The student understands “normal” development as a social construction.

 

The student appreciates there are different developmental pathways to competence and well being.

 

The student reflects on the use of normative data to categorize and sort.

 

Instructional Planning

Plans instruction

 

 

 

Instructional Strategies

Understand strategies used to encourage students’ development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills

The student acquires a basic understanding regarding the emergence of memory and meta-cognitive strategies in student development.

 

 

Learning Environments/Classroom Management

The student will examine the relationship between failure to provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum and problems in classroom management.

 

 

Communication

Fosters active inquiry, collaboration & supportive interaction in the classroom

Students will develop an understanding of the developmental nature of collaborative schemas and learn to adapt communication for different age-related audiences.

Students will practice the facilitation of dialogue and formally facilitate discussion that supports learning in relation to an academic essay/article.

 

Assessment

Understand assessment strategies to evaluate the continuous development of the learner

The student will be introduced to methods used by developmental researchers.

 

The student understands inquiry as a diverse set of human practices.

 

The student recognizes concepts & perspectives as historically embedded

The student acquires experience in forming developmental insights/understandings through analyzing interactions that display developmental phenomena (videos, vignettes, case studies, artifacts, etc.).

 

The student analyzes assumptions that seemingly under gird decisions and policies observed during their field experience.

The student is reflexive about their use of developmental concepts and discourses.

Foundations, Reflection & Professional Dev

Evaluates the effects of choices and actions on students, parents and colleagues, and actively seeks opportunities to grow professionally.

The student will reflect on developmental issues in relationships between students and adults across the school years.

 

 

Collaboration, Ethics & Relationships

Fosters relationships with parents, colleagues & community to support learning & development

The student will understand the responsibility of teachers as an advocate within communities, and explore community resources.

 

The student will develop an appreciation for diverse family structures and lifestyles.

 

The student will reflect on their current level of participation in civic and political arenas.

Computer Technology Related to Instruction