GPE001: Knowledge - Theory: Apply knowledge of psychological and educational theory,
research, and/or philosophy related to the area of specialization or certification.
GPE002: Knowledge - Assessments: Demonstrate understanding and use of the types of
assessments appropriate to the area of specialization or certification.
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.
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.
GPE005: Skills - Theory: Demonstrate the ability to incorporate theory and research
into practice related to the area of specialization.
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.
GPE007: Skills - Problem Solving: Use problem solving/critical thinking strategies
appropriate to the area of specialization.
GPE008: Skills - Reflection: Use reflective practice within the area of specialization.
GPE009: Skills - Communication: Demonstrate effective communication and presentation
skills related to the area of specialization.
GPE010: Skills - Technology: Use a variety of technologies appropriate for working
in the area of specialization.
GPE011: Dispositions - Service: Demonstrate service to the community.
GPE013: Dispositions - Professionalism: Demonstrate professionalism in one’s demeanor,
behavior, conduct, decision-making, and interactions with colleagues.
Master of Arts in Teaching Outcomes
MAT001: Maryland Learning Outcomes/Core Learning Goals/IEP: The intern’s long- and
short-range plans include the Maryland Learning Outcomes/Core Learning Goals/IEP goals,
teacher objectives, and student outcomes.
MAT002: Understanding of the Content: The intern demonstrates an understanding of
the content underlying a discipline(s) and accurately plans that content (declarative
and procedural knowledge).
MAT003: Understanding of Developmental Nature: The intern plans long- and short-range
units/lesson that show an understanding of the developmental nature of students.
MAT004: Understanding of Diversity: The intern’s plans show an understanding of the
diverse needs, concerns, abilities, and interests of students.
MAT005: Student Behavior: Student behavior is managed so as to result in the maximum
amount of time for students to engage in productive learning experiences.
MAT006: Time Management: Time is managed to allow for maximum time on successful learning
experiences.
MAT007: Environment: The intern creates an environment that invites learning.
MAT008: Enthusiasm: In creating a climate that encourages learning, the intern demonstrates
an enthusiasm about learning and sensitivity to students.
MAT009: Diverse Teaching Strategies: Diverse teaching strategies are used to help
students develop positive attitudes and perceptions (DOL 1).
MAT010: Knowledge Acquisition and Integration (2): Diverse teaching strategies are
used to help students acquire and integrate knowledge (DOL 2) as correlated with local
system curriculum or an Individual Educational Program.
MAT011: Extend and Refine Knowledge: Diverse teaching strategies are used to help
students extend and refine knowledge (DOL 3) as correlated with local system curriculum
or an Individual Educational Program.
MAT012: Knowledge Application: Diverse teaching strategies are used to help students
use and apply knowledge meaningfully (DOL 4) as correlated with local system curriculum
or an Individual Educational Program.
MAT013: Productive Habits: Diverse teaching strategies are used to help students apply
productive habits of mind (DOL 5) to learn local system curriculum or the goals and
objectives of an Individual Educational Program.
MAT014: Lesson Structure: The structure of lessons is logical and coherent; lessons
function as a part of a larger instructional and developmental context.
MAT015: Materials and Technologies: Appropriate materials and technologies are chosen
to support student skill levels, needs, backgrounds, and interests. The materials
and technologies are organized for efficient use by students and include both print
and non-print resources, including computer technology and manipulatives. (At the
end of the internship, Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers for Technology competencies are
completed.)
MAT016: Variety of Strategies: The effective intern uses a variety of strategies to
accommodate and differentiate identified student needs, strengths, cultural attributes,
language, and learning styles.
MAT017: Students with Disabilities: The intern demonstrates effective instruction
of students with disabilities in academic and social areas. Use of appropriate motivational
techniques and instructional strategies/adaptations to meet individual differences
is evident.
MAT018: Appropriate Assignments: Assignments are appropriate to the learners, are
related to a lesson’s objective, and are a productive use of the learner’s time for
the practice of new learning and review of previous learning. Assignments help students
transfer previous knowledge to new learning.
MAT019: Art of Questioning: The intern is skilled in the art of questioning. The intern
uses different types of questions according to the purpose of instruction. Ongoing
emphasis is given to questions that foster students’ higher order thinking skills
and extend and refine their knowledge base.
MAT020: Evaluation of Progress: The evaluation of student progress is based on the
objectives of instruction. The tools and techniques that the intern uses to evaluate
students are appropriate to the student and the teacher objectives of instruction.
MAT021: Further Planning and Teaching: The intern uses the results of assessing student
accomplishment of objectives, including student feedback, as a device for further
planning and teaching.
MAT022: Informal Assessment: The intern demonstrates competent development and utilization
of informal assessment measurements and use of the findings to determine progress
and future instruction for students.
MAT023: Special Education Formal Assessment: The intern demonstrates competent administration
of formal individual assessment measurements and/or utilization of the findings to
aid in diagnosing special needs of students (special education students only).
MAT024: Special Education Assessment Reports: The intern writes assessment reports
providing background information, describing a student’s current levels of functioning,
and prescribing appropriate educational and behavioral interventions to address the
student’s needs (special education students only).
MAT025: Special Education Goal Setting: The intern develops realistic individual goals
and objectives based on assessment information to meet the special needs of students
(special education students only).
MAT026: Communications with Home: The intern maintains effective communications with
the home to promote positive home-school relationships.
MAT027: Collaboration with Others: The intern works collaboratively with his/her mentors
and supervisors, as well as other professionals inside and outside the school, to
develop effective partnerships.
MAT028: Reflection: The intern demonstrates reflection, as well as effective coping
and conflict resolution skills, to deal with professional concerns and problems.
MAT029: Professional Development: The intern accepts and uses feedback in a positive
manner to further his/her professional development.
MAT030: Ethical and Honest Behavior: The intern maintains ethical and honest behavior
and is sensitive to issues of confidentiality and follows all state and local legal
guidelines.
Maryland Technology Standards
MDTECH001: Standard 1, Information Access, Evaluation, Processing and Application:
Access, evaluate and process information efficiently and effectively. Apply information
accurately and appropriately.
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.
MDTECH003: Standard 3, Legal, Social, and Ethical Issues: Demonstrate an understanding
of the legal, social, and ethical issues related to technology.
MDTECH004: Standard 4, Assessment for Administration and Instruction: Use information
technologies to analyze problems and develop solutions.
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.
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.
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.