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Program Goals

The overall program goal for the undergraduate CTE teacher education program at WMU is to:

• Receive a recommendation for a Michigan Provisional Certificate in one of the CTE endorsement areas approved by the Michigan State Board of Education.

Program Objectives (Undergraduate)

The program objectives for the undergraduate CTE teacher education program are aligned with the Entry-Level standards for Michigan Teachers and Related Proficiencies (SBE approved 10-24-02). Upon completion of the undergraduate CTE teacher education program at WMU, the student should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the liberal arts
  (the humanities, social sciences, mathematical and natural sciences),
• Practice a commitment to student learning and achievement, (including, but not limited to applying human growth, development and learning theory, demonstrating classroom management and disciplinary techniques, planning instruction, using multiple assessment strategies),
• Demonstrate subject matter knowledge and pedagogy, (including, but not limited to creating effective learning environments, practicing teaching both as an and a science, providing contextual learning activities),
• Manage and monitor student learning, based upon best practice (including, but not limited to using a variety of teaching methodologies, involving support personnel, parents and community members to maximize student success, following ethical responsibilities of teaching),
• Organize teaching practices and learn from experiences (including, but not limited to, using current research to improve practice, accept teaching as a lifelong learning process, interact with various education personnel and professional associations),
• Participate in learning communities,(including, but not limited to, using the community to enhance programs, interact with parents to maximize learning, participate in local, state and national professional associations); and,
• Use technology and concepts to enhance learning and personal/professional productivity (including, but not limited to, implementing curriculum that includes technology-enhanced methods and strategies, applying technology to a variety of assessment and evaluation strategies).