opening, instructional delivery and closing of the lesson. Evaluation by faculty to determine attitudes and beliefs that are needed to be a successful teacher in the field. These include: • Honesty and Integrity • Responsibility for Meeting Course and Field Requirements • Reflection and Accepting Feedback Collaboration and Communication • Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Respect for Self and others Performance evaluation completed by the mentor teacher and the university supervisor during the student teaching experience
Dispositions Assessment
MGE 501 & 503
Acceptable on all measures & GPA of 2.5 or higher
Competency Appraisal
MGE 505 & 590 Student Teaching
Target met on all rubric items & GPA of 2.5 or higher
General Student Information Credit By Examination
NLU awards credit to candidates who achieve acceptable scores on standardized tests such as College Board's College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs). Candidates should contact their graduate academic advisors for information about and for preapproval of testing intended to fulfill deficiencies. Delivery of the Program The Master of Arts in Teaching degree is an Illinois approved program for initial licensure in MGE The Professional Educator License [PEL] earned in Illinois is a Grades 5-8 endorsement on the PEL. The MAT program in MGE Education is offered as a hybrid program, with courses delivered both synchronously and asynchronously. As part of their programming: 1. Candidates choose to pursue their degree plan with the help of their academic advisor. Candidates and their advisors will develop a personalized study plan to support candidates’ individual needs and timeline to completion. An online course schedule is available to help candidates see the times/days and locations classes meet throughout the year.
14 / MAT Middle Grades Education Handbook
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