Program Goals & Learning Outcomes

Master of Education - School Improvement Leadership

Goucher Programs in Education Outcomes

  1. GPE001: Knowledge - Theory: Apply knowledge of psychological and educational theory, research, and/or philosophy related to the area of specialization or certification.
  2. GPE002: Knowledge - Assessments: Demonstrate understanding and use of the types of assessments appropriate to the area of specialization or certification.
  3. GPE003: Knowledge - Purpose: Identify the purpose of education in society, and be able to analyze why things happen in the educational community and/or in the political community that surrounds education.
  4. GPE004: Knowledge - Diversity: Demonstrate knowledge of concepts related to diversity, and the interaction between concepts related to diversity and the area of specialization or certification.
  5. GPE005: Skills - Theory: Demonstrate the ability to incorporate theory and research into practice related to the area of specialization.
  6. GPE006: Skills - Data: Demonstrate the ability to gather appropriate data and use data in problem analysis and decision-making related to the area of specialization.
  7. GPE007: Skills - Problem Solving: Use problem solving/critical thinking strategies appropriate to the area of specialization.
  8. GPE008: Skills - Reflection: Use reflective practice within the area of specialization.
  9. GPE009: Skills - Communication: Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills related to the area of specialization.
  10. GPE010: Skills - Technology: Use a variety of technologies appropriate for working in the area of specialization.
  11. GPE011: Dispositions - Service: Demonstrate service to the community.
  12. GPE012: Dispositions - Diversity: Demonstrate positive dispositions toward diversity and equity.
  13. GPE013: Dispositions - Professionalism: Demonstrate professionalism in one’s demeanor, behavior, conduct, decision-making, and interactions with colleagues.

Master of Education: School Improvement Leadership Standards

  1. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by developing a vision.
  2. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by articulating a vision.
  3. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by a Implementing a vision.
  4. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by stewarding a vision.
  5. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by promoting community involvement in the vision.
  6. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by promoting positive school culture.
  7. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by providing effective instructional program.
  8. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by applying best practice to student learning.
  9. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by designing comprehensive professional growth plans.
  10. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by managing the organization.
  11. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by managing operations.
  12. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by managing resources.
  13. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by collaborating with families and other community members.
  14. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by responding to community interests and needs.
  15. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by mobilizing community resources.
  16. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by acting with integrity.
  17. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by acting fairly
  18. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by acting ethically
  19. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by understanding the larger context
  20. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by responding to the larger context
  21. Educational leaders have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by influencing the larger context

Maryland Technology Standards

  1. MDTECH001: Standard 1, Information Access, Evaluation, Processing and Application: Access, evaluate and process information efficiently and effectively. Apply information accurately and appropriately.
  2. MDTECH002: Standard 2, Communication: Use technology to exchange information and interact electronically effectively and appropriately with others. Use technology effectively and appropriately to communicate information in a variety of formats.
  3. MDTECH003: Standard 3, Legal, Social, and Ethical Issues: Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, social, and ethical issues related to technology.
  4. MDTECH004: Standard 4, Assessment for Administration and Instruction: Use information technologies to analyze problems and develop solutions.
  5. MDTECH005: Standard 5, Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction: Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate technology in the delivery of a curriculum-related instructional activity. Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate student use of technology to support inquiry, problem solving, communication, and/or collaboration.
  6. MDTECH006: Standard 6, Assistive Technology: Understand human, equity, and development issues surrounding the use of assistive technology to enhance student learning performance and apply that understanding to practice.
  7. MDTECH007: Standard 7, Professional Growth: Analyze the use of emerging technologies to improve teaching and learning. Develop habits of mind that support continual learning and professional growth in technology.

Updated: February 2018

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