Course Objectives: The course objectives are aligned with the Olivet Nazarene University
Conceptual Framework and the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards (2010).
1. Each learner will be able to understand the diverse characteristics and abilities of
students and how they develop and learn within the context of their social, economic,
cultural, linguistic, and academic experiences. The learner creates instructional
opportunities that enhance student achievement and learning for all students, including
students with exceptionalities.
ONU Conceptual Framework
Illinois Professional Teaching Standards
Foundations
1) Teaching Diverse Students
Professionalism
Curriculum/Instruction/Evaluation
Christ-Centered Character
IPTS 2010
Assessment
IPTS 2010
Knowledge
Performance
Indicator
Indicator
1H, 1I, 1J, 1K, 1L
Assessment
1A, 1B, 1C, 1D,
Student Teaching
Student Teaching
1E, 1F, 1G
Performance,
Performance,
Midterm, and Final
Midterm, and Final
Assessments;
Assessments;
Program
Program
Dispositions
Dispositions
Assessment;
Assessment;
Teacher Work
Teacher Work
Sample;
Sample;
Lesson Plans
Lesson Plans
2. Each learner will be able to be able to understand content area knowledge that includes
central concepts, methods of inquiry, structures of the disciplines, and content area
literacy. The learner constructs meaningful learning experiences for students based on
interactions among content area and pedagogical knowledge, and evidence-based
practice.
ONU Conceptual Framework
Illinois Professional Teaching Standards
Foundations
2) Content Area and Pedagogical
Professionalism
Knowledge
Curriculum/Instruction/Evaluation
Christ-Centered Character
IPTS 2010
Assessment
IPTS 2010
Knowledge
Performance
Indicator
Indicator
Assessment
2A, 2B, 2C, 2D,
Program
2I, 2J, 2K, 2L, 2M,
Lesson Plan
2E, 2F, 2G, 2H
Dispositions
2N, 2O, 2P, 2Q
Student Teaching
Assessment;
Performance,
Student Teaching
Midterm, and Final
Performance,
Assessments;
Midterm, and Final
Teacher Work
Assessments;
Sample
Lesson Plans
3. Each learner will be able to plan and design instruction based on content area
knowledge, diverse student characteristics, student performance data, curriculum goals,
and community context. The learner plans for ongoing student growth and achievement.
ONU Conceptual Framework
Illinois Professional Teaching Standards
Foundations
3) Planning for Differentiated Instruction
Professionalism
Curriculum/Instruction/Evaluation
Christ-Centered Character
IPTS 2010
Assessment
IPTS 2010
Knowledge
Performance
Indicator
Indicator
Assessment
3A, 3B, 3C, 3D,
Lesson Plans;
3H, 3I, 3J, 3K, 3L,
Teacher Work
3E, 3F, 3G
Program
3M, 3N, 3O, 3P, 3Q
Sample;
Dispositions
Program
Assessment;
Dispositions
Teacher Work
Assessment
Sample
4. Each learner will be able to structure a safe and healthy learning environment that
facilitates the individual learning of each student in the classroom, along with cultural
and linguistic responsiveness, emotional well-being, self-efficacy, positive social
interaction, mutual respect, active engagement, academic risk-taking, self-motivation,
and personal goal setting.
ONU Conceptual Framework
Illinois Professional Teaching Standards
Foundations
4) Learning Environment
Professionalism
Curriculum/Instruction/Evaluation
Christ-Centered Character
IPTS 2010
Assessment
IPTS 2010
Knowledge
Performance
Indicator
Indicator
Assessment
4A, 4B, 4C, 4D,4E,
Student Teaching
4I, 4J, 4K, 4M, 4N,
Student Teaching
4F, 4G, 4H
Performance,
4O, 4P, 4Q
Performance and
Midterm, and Final
Final Assessments;
Assessments;
Program
Teacher Work
Dispositions
Sample;
Assessment
Program
Dispositions
Assessment
5. Each learner will be able to differentiate instruction by using a variety of strategies that
support critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and continuous growth and
learning. The learner understands that the classroom is a dynamic environment requiring
ongoing modification of instruction to enhance learning for each student.
ONU Conceptual Framework
Illinois Professional Teaching Standards
Foundations
5) Instructional Delivery
Professionalism
Curriculum/Instruction/Evaluation
Christ-Centered Character
IPTS 2010
Assessment
IPTS 2010
Knowledge
Performance
Indicator
Indicator
Assessment
5A, 5B, 5C, 5D,
Lesson Plans;
5I, 5J, 5K, 5L, 5M,
Student Teaching
5E, 5F, 5G, 5H
Program
5N, 5O, 5P, 5Q,
Performance,
Dispositions
5R, 5S
Midterm, and Final
Assessment;
Assessments;
Teacher Work
Program
Sample;
Dispositions
Student Teaching
Assessment;
Performance,
Lesson Plans
Midterm, and Final
Assessments
6. Each learner will be able to utilize his or her knowledge of reading, writing, and oral
communication within the content area while recognizing and addressing student needs
in these areas to facilitate the acquisition of content knowledge.
ONU Conceptual Framework
Illinois Professional Teaching Standards
Foundations
6) Reading, Writing, and Oral
Professionalism
Communication
Curriculum/Instruction/Evaluation
Christ-Centered Character
IPTS 2010
Assessment
IPTS 2010
Knowledge
Performance
Indicator
Indicator
Assessment
6A, 6B, 6C, 6D,
Student Teaching
6J, 6K, 6L, 6M, 6N,
Lesson Plans;
6E, 6F, 6G, 6H, 6I
Performance,
6O, 6P, 6Q, 6R, 6S
Program
Midterm, and Final
Dispositions
Assessments;
Assessment;
Program
Student Teaching
Dispositions
Performance,
Assessment;
Midterm, and Final
Teacher Work
Assessments
Sample
7. Each learner will be able to utilize appropriate formative and summative assessments for
determining student needs while monitoring their progress, measuring their growth, and
evaluating their outcomes. The learner will make decisions driven by data about
curricular and instructional effectiveness.
ONU Conceptual Framework
Illinois Professional Teaching Standards
Foundations
7) Assessment
Professionalism
Curriculum/Instruction/Evaluation
Christ-Centered Character
IPTS 2010
Assessment
IPTS 2010
Knowledge
Performance
Indicator
Indicator
Assessment
7A, 7B, 7C, 7D,
Lesson Plans;
7J, 7K, 7L, 7M, 7N,
Lesson Plans;
7E, 7F, 7G, 7H, 7I
Teacher Work
7O, 7P, 7Q, 7R
Teacher Work
Sample;
Sample;
Program
Program
Dispositions
Dispositions
Assessment
Assessment
8. Each learner will be able to build and maintain collaborative relationships which foster
cognitive, linguistic, physical, and social and emotional development. The learner works
as a team member with colleagues, students, parents and community members.
ONU Conceptual Framework
Illinois Professional Teaching Standards
Foundations
8) Collaborative Relationships
Professionalism
Curriculum/Instruction/Evaluation
Christ-Centered Character
IPTS 2010
Assessment
IPTS 2010
Knowledge
Performance
Indicator
Indicator
Assessment
8A, 8B, 8C, 8D,
Student Teaching
8J, 8K, 8L, 8M, 8N,
Student Teaching
8E, 8F, 8G, 8H, 8I
Performance,
8O, 8P, 8Q, 8R,
Performance,
Midterm, and Final
8S, 8T
Midterm, and Final
Assessments;
Assessments;
Teacher Work
Teacher Work
Sample; Program
Sample; Program
Dispositions
Dispositions
Assessment
Assessment
9. Each learner will be able to exhibit professionalism while providing leadership in the
learning community and serving as an advocate for students, parents or guardians, and
the profession.
ONU Conceptual Framework
Illinois Professional Teaching Standards
Foundations
9) Professionalism, Leadership, and
Professionalism
Advocacy
Curriculum/Instruction/Evaluation
Christ-Centered Character
IPTS 2010
Assessment
IPTS 2010
Knowledge
Performance
Indicator
Indicator
Assessment
9A, 9B, 9C, 9D,
Student Teaching
9I, 9J, 9K, 9L, 9M,
Student Teaching
9E, 9F, 9G, 9H
Performance,
9N, 90, 9P, 9Q, 9R, Performance,
Midterm, and Final
9S, 9T
Midterm, and Final
Assessments;
Assessments;
Program
Program
Dispositions
Dispositions
Assessment
Assessment