Artifacts Collected

As an English Ed. Master’s degree-candidate, the following knowledge must be demonstrated:

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Candidates have knowledge and understanding of English grammars as well as the history and evolution of the English language.

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Candidates have knowledge of the foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction.

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Candidates have knowledge and understanding of an extensive range of literature, including U.S. literature, British literature, world literature, and multicultural literature as well as literature written specifically for children and young adults.

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Candidates have knowledge and understanding of a wide range of literary theories and how these theories inform instructional planning and pedagogy.

Other Requirements

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GPA in teaching field major (English Education, English, and Literacy Electives) coursework.

Teaching Performance

English Education M.Ed. candidates must apply their content knowledge to instructional contexts in the 7-12 English Education classroom and to their work in secondary schools.  The following teaching standards must be demonstrated through artifacts related to their instructional experiences:

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Candidates have knowledge and understanding of a wide range of instructional practices, approaches, methods, and curriculum materials (including nonprint media and technological tools) to support writing instruction and the teaching of literature.

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Candidates create learning environments which promote respect for and support of individual differences of ethnicity, race, language, culture, gender, and ability.

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Candidates view teacher-researcher models of inquiry, professional development, and collaboration with colleagues as career-long efforts and responsibilities.

Impact on Student Learning

As an English Education candidate, the following standards must be addressed through artifacts that demonstrate the impact of the candidate’s teaching on the language and literacy achievement of students.

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Candidates use a variety of formal and informal assessment tools and practices to plan effective instruction, to evaluate processes and products, and to monitor student learning.