Program Objectives

Program objectives are clearly aligned with state standards, university outcomes, and the conceptual framework. Candidates completing NNU's undergraduate education programs have a solid grasp of knowledge, skills, and dispositions in the following four domains of teaching (Danielson, 2007):

• Planning and Preparation
  • Demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy
  • Demonstrating knowledge of students
  • Selecting instructional goals
  • Demonstrating knowledge of resources
  • Designing coherent instruction
  • Assessing student learning
• Classroom Environment
  • Creating an environment of respect and rapport
  • Establishing a culture for learning
  • Managing classroom procedures
  • Managing student behavior
  • Organizing physical space
• Instruction
  • Communicating clearly and accurately
  • Using questioning and discussion techniques
  • Engaging students in learning
  • Providing feedback to students
  • Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness
• Professional Responsibilities
  • Reflecting on teaching
  • Maintaining accurate records
  • Communicating with families
  • Contributing to school and district
  • Growing and developing professionally
  • Showing professionalism