ED503 Course Alignment Matrix
| Course | Conceptual Framework | JCU Academic Goals | Educator Standards | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop self-knowledge of identity as a subject of the field of education | Person IV-14 Seeks out opportunities for professional development and growth | 7 | Standard 7 | Autoethnography and Digital Comic Strip |
| Develop knowledge of basic elements of educational professional practice. | Contexts I-1. Understands the contexts of professional practices | 1- Demonstrates an integrative knowledge of the discipline that extends beyond that attained at the UG level 2- Develop habits of critical analysis that can be applied to essential questions, issues, and problems within the field | Standard 7 | Learning Experience, Current Connections, Autoethnography and Digital Comic Strip |
| Develop conceptual knowledge of issues currently facing educators in the 21st century | Contexts I-1. Understands the contexts of professional practices | 1,2 | Standard 2 2.3 – Teachers understand school and district curriculum priorities and the Ohio academic content standards. | Learning Experience, Current Connections, Autoethnography and Digital Comic Strip |
| Develop conceptual knowledge of the teacher’s role and job responsibilities in and out of the classroom. | Learner Practice III-7. Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy | 1 | Standards 1,2,3,4 | Learning Experience, and Digital Comic Strip |
| Develop procedural knowledge of basic teaching skills | Practice III-7, 8. Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy as well as knowledge of resources | 1 | Standards 3,4,6 | Learning Experience, and Digital Comic Strip |
| Develop conceptual knowledge of the basic principles and patterns of practice that create and support a learning environment in the classroom. | Learner Practice III-11 Uses knowledge of communication techniques to foster collaboration and supportive interactions | 4,7 | Standards 1,5 | Learning Experience and Current Connections |
Literacy Across the Curriculum 