B.S.Ed. in Special Education – Program Objectives
Student Learning Outcome 1 (Content Knowledge):
By the end of their program, graduates of the BSED in Special Education will demonstrate in-depth content knowledge (planning the learning environment and social interactions; instruction; development and characteristics of learners; assessment; and foundations and professional responsibilities) in Special Education with a professional level score (± 250) on the GACE® Special Education Content Assessments (81/82).
Student Learning Outcome 2 (Learner and Learning):
Prior to entering final internship, candidates will earn at least a Level II – developing rating in the areas of learner development, learning differences, learning environments, and academic language on the Learner and Learning rubric.
Student Learning Outcome 3 (Instruction):
At the conclusion of student teaching, graduates of the BSED in Special Education will have demonstrated the effective use of evidence-based practices and classroom management strategies to plan and deliver instruction as evidenced by achieving a mean score of Level II (developing) on Intern Keys across all rubric criteria (professional knowledge, instructional planning, instructional planning, instructional strategies, differentiated instruction, assessment strategies, assessment uses, positive learning environment, academically challenging environment, professionalism, and communication).
Student Learning Outcome 4 (Assessment):
At the conclusion of student teaching, candidates will have assessed and analyzed student learning, used data to design and make adjustments to instruction, monitored student learning, provided feedback to students, and guided students in using feedback to continue learning at the proficient level or higher as evidenced by a score of Level II on Intern Keys Standards 5 & 6 (assessment strategies and assessment uses).
Student Learning Outcome 5 (Professional Dispositions):
By the conclusion of student teaching, the candidate will have demonstrated the professional dispositions expected of educators as evidenced by an average score of “meets or exceeds expectations” (at least Level II) on the COE Professional Dispositions Rubric as rated by the University and the clinical supervisor.
Last updated: 12/20/2022