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Biola University
Learning Outcomes Liberal Studies, Elementary Education Program Learning Outcomes Upon the completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, Elementary Education, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge and comprehension of subject matter content through course assignments and portfolio (ULO 1). 2. Integrate personal faith with intellectual learning through incorporating subject matter knowledge with Christian beliefs in their philosophy paper (ULO 1 and 2). 3. Develop effective communication and collaboration skills as demonstrated through professional dispositions and competencies evaluations and academic projects (ULO 2 and 3). 4. Develop critical thinking skills by analyzing case studies, synthesizing information from multiple sources, considering diverse perspectives, making rational decisions, and critically examining ideas in their writing competency paper (ULO 1). 5. Demonstrate strong social and personal traits and biblical worldview that reflect a strong spiritual commitment, as reflected in professional dispositions and competencies evaluations and philosophy of education (ULO 2 and 3). 6. Through the concentrations, students will (ULO 1): • Biology: Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the biological sciences in three of the following areas: botany, marine biology, invertebrate biology, vertebrate biology, natural history, ecology, and current topics. • Early Childhood: Demonstrate developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate practices to ensure a suitable learning environment for all students. • English: Demonstrate critical thinking and literary skills that will further develop their understanding of and preparation for teaching English/ Language Arts content through the study of literature, grammar, and different forms of writing. • Human Development: Demonstrate the ability to think critically about psychological theories in at least three of the following areas: human sexuality, marriage, family, religious experience, human lifespan, and cross-cultural/ethnic issues. • Intercultural Studies: Articulate the knowledge and skills needed to communicate and work effectively in culturally diverse contexts. • Mathematics: Demonstrate foundational mastery of mathematical concepts in at least three of the following areas: precalculus, calculus, calculus for management sciences, discrete structures, abstract algebra, probability and statistics, linear algebra, classical geometry, modern geometry, and number theory. • Physical Education: Demonstrate the ability to do three of the following: identify healthy living practices, define sociological and/or psychological issues in physical education, and demonstrate a foundational knowledge of appropriate physical education strategies. • Spanish - Heritage Learners: Demonstrate advanced written and oral proficiency in Spanish. • Spanish - Language Learners: Demonstrate intermediate written and oral proficiency in Spanish.
• Special Education: Identify student learning needs and design appropriate adaptations to maximize learning for each student. • U.S. History: Demonstrate foundational mastery of American History in at least three of the following areas: American government, the American Revolution, the Civil War, the presidency, Modern America, the U.S. since the 1920s, and cultural geography. • Visual Arts: Explore, conceive, and design art in at least two of the following mediums: drawing, figure studies, digital tools, 2-D design, 3-D design, sculpture, ceramics, and printmaking. Professional Teacher Preparation Program Learning Outcomes Upon the completion of the Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential(s), students will be able to: 1. Identify and articulate God's calling as Christian educators by reflecting on their spiritual journey and their educational preparation in a Biblically integrated essay, and demonstrate Christian attitudes and actions conducive to professional excellence and witness by maintaining high professional disposition marks in coursework and fieldwork (ULO 1, 2, and 3). 2. Examine and analyze their students' cognitive, social, and physical growth through the gathering of student profile data, monitoring their progress, and providing constructive feedback to maximize students' optimum development (ULO 1). 3. Demonstrate respect for diversity in cross-cultural and special population educational settings in order to promote equity and justice as exhibited in differentiated learning plans, response to profile data, and high marks in professional dispositions throughout coursework and fieldwork experiences (ULO 1, 2, and 3). 4. Design and implement appropriate adaptations to ensure the attainment of a productive learning environment for each student enrolled in candidates' classes by focused evaluation and reflection of each student's strengths and needs. Candidates will also utilize developmental and learning theories, as a foundation for professional decision-making and reflection by identifying student learning needs and making appropriate adaptations to ensure student learning (ULO 1 and 3). 5. Design and implement developmentally appropriate lessons, by using the California state-adopted academic content and Common Core standards as a foundation for lessons that integrate aspects of God's natural revelation (ULO 1 and 3). 6. Design and implement appropriate and effective learning strategies by designing grade and subject-specific lesson and unit plans (ULO 1 and 3). 7. Design and practice strategies that foster a safe and equitable learning environment that encourages students to take intellectual risks by demonstrating their knowledge of a comprehensive classroom management plan (ULO 1 and 3). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 5) section of this catalog. Requirements Writing Competency The writing competency requirement is embedded in LEDU 330.
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