Competency 1:

Simpson Teacher Education Program graduates will apply their knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development to the teaching and learning process.

(INTASC:  2;  ITSMC:  2b;  IPC:  14.23(4) a)

Competency 2:

Simpson Teacher Education Program graduates will understand how students differ in their approach to learning and will create instructional opportunities that are equitable and adaptable to diverse learners.

(INTASC:  3;  ITSMC:  4;  IPC:  14.23(4) b, e)

Competency 3:

Simpson Teacher Education Program graduates will plan instruction based upon knowledge of:  subject matter, standards, curriculum goals, state curriculum models, students and the community.

(INTASC:  1, 3, 4, 7, 9;  ITSMC:  3;  IPC:  14.23(4) c, d, e, g, h; and 14.23(5))

Competency 4:

Simpson Teacher Education Program graduates will facilitate research-based instruction that supports the intellectual, social, career, physical and personal development of students.

(INTASC:  2, 4, 5;  ITSMC:  4;  IPC:  14.23(4) a, d)

Competency 5:

Simpson Teacher Education Program graduates will create a safe and positive learning environment.

(INTASC: 5;  ITSMC:  1, 6;  IPC:  14.23(4) e)

Competency 6:

Simpson Teacher Education Program graduates will understand and use informal and formal assessment strategies to evaluate the continuous intellectual, social, physical, career and personal development of the learner.

(INTASC:  8;  ITSMC:  5;  IPC:  14.23(4) g)

Competency 7:

Simpson Teacher Education Program graduates will continually evaluate the effects of their choices and actions on students, parents and other professionals in the learning community.

(INTASC:  9;  ITSMC:  7;  IPC:  14.23(4) h)

Competency 8:

Simpson Teacher Education Program graduates will foster positive relationships with parents, school personnel and organizations in the larger community to support students' learning and development.

(INTASC:  10;  ITSMC:  8;  IPC:  14.23(4) i)

Competency 9:

Simpson Teacher Education Program graduates will understand how to use and integrate technology in the instructional setting.

(INTASC:  11;  ITSMC:  3, 4;  IPC:  14.23(4) f, j)

Competency 10:

Simpson Teacher Education Program graduates will demonstrate effective communication techniques.

 (INTASC: 6; ITSMC NA; 1PC: 14.23(4)f)

Competency 11:

Simpson Teacher Education Program graduates will demonstrate essential dispositions and professional attributes.

(INTASC:  6, 9, 10;  ITSMC:  7, 8;  IPC:  14.23(4) f, h, i, j)