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Annual Goals
This report lists the annual improvement goals reported to ESE in the educator preparation program provider’s state annual report. Providers may report up to three goals for the upcoming year and are asked to report on progress made toward the prior year’s goals. Annual goals are reported in May of the academic year listed.
| Annual Goals - 2016 |
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Educator preparation program improvement goals for the upcoming program year |
| Goal #1 |
We will introduce the new professional standards to all elementary education students, along with the CAP guidelines, in the Educational Psychology course in September, 2016. We will also view the videos offered by DESE so that students are knowledgeable about the multiple factors that frame their experiences as prospective teachers. We will initiate class discussions to examine students' questions, concerns, and comments and insure that we address them throughout their courses, pre-practicum, and practicum experiences. |
| Goal #2 |
As part of our PST implementation plan, we decided to plot a course-by-course analysis that that reflects the scaffolding of skills across the entire program. Now that the newly designed general education program of studies is up and running, we will complete our analysis and, if necessary, modify the course delivery schedule. |
| Goal #3 |
One of the schools we are partnered with is the Curley School. One of the classroom teachers is also an adjunct instructor in the elementary education program. She will be the first supervising practitioner to be using CAP with one of our full-time student teachers. We will meet with her and the candidate this spring before the student teaching begins. We will review the CAP and set up a schedule for the fall semester, 2016 when the practicum begins. Throughout the semester, the HC supervisor will audiotape all meetings with the candidate and the SP. We will review all the tapes throughout the semester, and at the completion of the student teaching experience. The goal is to gain a more expansive understanding of how the various actors are experiencing and interpreting the CAP. What is on paper does not always translate easily so we are hoping that the discussions will yield additional data that can assist us in improving the overall student teaching experience for all involved. |
| Annual Goals - 2015 |
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Educator preparation program improvement goals from the prior year |
| Goal #1 |
We are going focus more on the MTEL in the Reflective Teaching course. As part of the course, students will be required to take a minimum of one section of the test. |
| Goal #2 |
Due to the timing of courses, and full-time student teaching during the final semester of senior year, elementary education students cannot participate in the Honors Program. This year, we are modifying the sequence of courses in the Honors Program and opening it to elementary education students. |
| Goal #3 |
Currently, the entire faculty voted to redesign the 4-year program of study for all HC students so that it is more consistent, addresses the needs of students, builds on pre-existing skills, and provides a solid foundation for all students in the college, regardless of major. We are implementing the redesigned program in September, 2015. |
| Progress Toward Goals - 2015 |
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Progress made toward prior program year goals |
| Goal #1 |
Each student enrolled in Reflective Teaching course was required to sit for one of the MTEL tests. The College provided the funding. |
| Goal #2 |
The Honor's Committee reworked the procedure for admittance to and completion of the Honors Program. One elementary education student was accepted into the program in September, 2015. |
| Goal #3 |
HC faculty implemented the newly designed program of studies for all students. The focus was streamlining the first 2 years of the general education courses so that there is more consistency, dependability, and skill-building across the curriculum. As part of the redesign, the elementary education program made changes in terms of when certain courses will be offered. |
| Annual Goals - 2014 |
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Educator preparation program improvement goals from the prior year |
| Goal #1 |
We are preparing for a NEASC follow-up visit and therefore, responding to questions about the program, collating data, and writing report. We hope to use the data we gather to inform the relationship between the elem ed program, the general core courses, and the other majors at the college. |
| Goal #2 |
We are introducing a new elective course: Young Adult Literature. We want to expand the skill-set of students so that they can be introduced to strategies for teaching with more advanced literary works. |
| Goal #3 |
We are working on finalizing a video highlighting the elem ed program. It will be the first department to be highlighted on the college's redesigned website. We hope it will attract interested students. |
| Progress Toward Goals - 2014 |
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Progress made toward prior program year goals |
| Goal #1 |
We reviewed the gen ed courses and their relationships to the majors that exist at HC. The learning outcomes are more cohesive and threaded in ways that provide a stronger foundation for all students. |
| Goal #2 |
The Young Adult course is a successful addition to the program and to the overall college. Students in the elem ed program, and students interested in a minor in elem ed benefit from an additional elective course and students who are interested in pursuing a minor in elem ed, benefit from a course addressing literature and literacy practices. |
| Goal #3 |
The College chose to redesign the website highlighting the elem ed program. |
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