Plan, Teach and Analyze
SPE 576
2.5 or higher
This assessment focuses on planning and implementing 3–5 consecutive lessons. After gathering culturally relevant information and baseline data on a focus learner, candidates will develop a learning goal aligned with the learner’s IEP. Lessons will progressively build toward this goal, incorporating innovative strategies and supports.
Teacher Preparation Lesson Plan
SPE 523
2.0 or higher Performance Assessment to create a lesson plan that addresses standards, learning goals, lesson sequence, formative assessment, and assistive and instructional technology. The assessment includes brainstorm on the opening, instructional delivery and closing of the lesson .
Dispositions Assessment
SPE 572 and SPE 576
2.8 or higher
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. Performance evaluation completed by the mentor teacher and the university supervisor during the student teaching experience.
Competency Appraisal
SPE 592c Student Teaching SPE 592c Student Teaching
2.5 or higher
Technology
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
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