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

2Demonstrate competence in the use of various learner-centered pedagogical strategies.

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

4Demonstrate competence in assessing student learning and in developing plans of action to meet student's 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's mission: "We are committed to social justice and the education of all the children of all the people - especially in the area of P-12 STEM education."

11Actively participate in discussions regarding curriculum development and implementation designed to address the needs of culturally diverse learners.

12Present and defend their ideas about the nature of science and engineering.

13Identify grades 3-6 children's ideas and abilities to engage in science and engineering practices through interview.

14Use questions to uncover and make sense of students' thinking and understanding through lesson planning and instruction.

15Gain skills in assessing, evaluating, and responding to the needs of grades 3-6 diverse learners (developmental level, ability, ethnicity, gender) in science and engineering.

16Recognize and list science and engineering practices; core disciplinary ideas; and cross cutting concepts and their relation to three dimensional learning in a grade appropriate lesson plan.

17Plan instruction based on design principles and teaching for understanding for all learners using elements of three-dimensional learning.

18Compare and contrast a variety of resources for teaching science and engineering, including nationally recognized elementary kit-based curriculum; science and engineering education lesson plan electronic databases, and local resources.

19Reflect upon your teaching, noting areas of strength and areas for improvement.