Pre-Teacher Preparation

Program Student Learning Outcomes(PSLOs)

At the completion of Pre-Teacher Preparation Program the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the foundations and concepts related to elementary education.
2. Demonstrate familiarity with a variety of instruction strategies for elementary school students.
3. Demonstrate basic knowledge in the following areas: art, communication, humanities, language, literature, science, and social sciences.

PSLO Assessment Report Summary

What we looked at:

The Education Division’s assessment focused on all three PSLOs. Listed below are the assessment plans for each of the PSLOs.

1. PSLO #1: Review composite exam on Education 200 level courses scores of the graduates of the Pre-Teacher Preparation program. (Target 60%)
2. PSLO #2: Review teaching performance of students enrolled in ED 292 using a rubric. (Target 70%)
3. PSLO #3: Review composite exam on content in the following areas: art, literature, science, philosophy and social studies scores of the graduates of the Pre-Teacher Preparation program. (Target 70%)

What we found:

• For PSLO #1: Spring 2014- 5 of the 10 (50%) students who took the composite exam scored 60% or higher.
• For PSLO #2: Spring 2014-16 of 24 (66%) students achieved 70% or higher on the scoring rubric.
• No Results

What we are planning to work on:

• Instructors who teach the 5 courses in AA Pre-Teacher Preparation program will meet to review the items missed by most students to ensure that the content is adequately taught in the courses.
• Instructors will review composite exams for validity and reliability.
• Meet and share teaching strategies to improve student learning.
• Instructors will review and update course outlines.
• Revise ED292 course outline to include more teaching practices.
• Revise ED210 course outline to include classroom observations and a pre-requisite for ED292.
• Meet with all education major students (Pre-Teacher Prep. & Teacher Prep.) at the beginning of the school year (semesters) to clarify requirements.

Recommendations for students:

• Students should pass (letter grade of “C” or better) EN120b at the end of the first two semesters.
• Students should attend and participate in class regularly.
• Students should try to learn and retain information about student learning outcomes in the Pre-Teacher Prep. program in order to be successful on the composite exams.
• Students should focus and pass courses with at least a “C” on the first try.
• Students should take ED210 Intro. to Teaching before ED292 Practicum.