AY 2011-2012 Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will think and read critically.

2. Students will apply literary theory.

3. Students will conduct electronic as well as traditional research and be able to word process.

4. Students are knowledgeable about movements in literary history.

5. Students are knowledgeable about a diversity of literary traditions and genres.

6. Students are knowledgeable about the coding of diversity in literary texts.

7. Students will write well, with an understanding of rhetorical situation.

8. Students will write creatively, with competence in poetry and prose.

AY 2011-2012 Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of, and skills in the use of, the English language.

2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the practices of oral, visual, and written literacy.

3. Students will demonstrate knowledge of reading processes.

4. Students will demonstrate knowledge of different composing processes.

5. Students will demonstrate knowledge of, and uses for, an extensive range of literature.

6. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the range and influences of print and non-print media and technology in contemporary culture.

7. Students will demonstrate knowledge of research theory and findings in English Language Arts.

8. Students will demonstrate effective computer literacy.

9. Students will adopt and strengthen professional attitudes needed by English Language Arts teachers.

10. Students will acquire the disposition and skills needed to integrate knowledge of English language arts, students, and teaching.

AY 2011-2012 Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate effective verbal skills in two or more languages.

2. Students will demonstrate effective reading skills in two or more languages.

3. Students will demonstrate effective comprehension skills in two or more languages.

4. Students will demonstrate effective writing skills in two or more languages.

5. Students will demonstrate understanding of cultural norms, diversity, and historical precedent.

6. Students will demonstrate effective critical thinking skills.

7. Students will demonstrate effective research competency.

8. Students will demonstrate effective computer literacy.

AY 2011-2012 Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the target language, understand the linguistic system of the target language, and understand the differences between the target language and other languages.

2. Students understand the relationship between language and culture, and can integrate cultural and cross-disciplinary perspectives into teaching.

3. Students demonstrate a high understanding of language acquisition at various developmental levels and can adjust instruction accordingly.

4. Students demonstrate an understanding of the Standards of Foreign Language Learning and use those to inform their teaching.

5. Students demonstrate knowledge of assessment practices, can interpret the results to students and other stakeholders, and can use the results to adjust instruction accordingly.

6. Students engage in professional development opportunities and serve as advocates for foreign language learning.

7. Students demonstrate effective computer literacy.