1List and contrast current models of science teaching and learning.

2Demonstrate competence in the use of various learner-centered pedagogical strategies for culturally and linguistically diverse students.

3Develop collaborative, inquiry based, cross-cultural, learner centered unit plans.

4Demonstrate competence in assessing student learning and in developing plans of action to meet students' needs.

5Implement pro-active strategies to establish a safe classroom environment in which all students are encouraged to participate and express their views.

6Demonstrate competence in the use of instructional technologies to enhance student learning.

7Demonstrate competence in integrating science, technology, engineering practices and mathematics (STEM) across the curriculum to address culturally and socially relevant issues.

8Demonstrate competence in developing unit plans that engage children in the use of the engineering design process to address culturally and socially relevant issues.

9Demonstrate competence in developing activities that promote children's computational thinking.

10Explain how his/her personal philosophy of teaching and learning contrasts with the College of Education mission: "We are committed to social justice and education of all the children of all the people - especially in the area of P=12 STEM education."

11Participate actively in discussing regarding curriculum development and implementation designed to address the needs of culturally diverse learners.