Elementary Education Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the MSEd or EdS in Elementary Education are expected to demonstrate achievement in all areas of the program.

Specifically, graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following:

• Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment: Promotes the learning and growth of all students by providing high-quality and coherent instruction, designing and administering authentic and meaningful student assessments, analyzing student performance and growth data, using this data to improve instruction, providing students with constructive feedback on an on-going basis, and continuously refining learning objectives.
• Teaching All Students: Promotes the learning and growth of all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, create a safe and effective classroom environment, and demonstrate cultural proficiency.
• Professional Culture: Promotes the learning and growth of all students through ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative practice.
• Collaboration and Communication Skills: Prepare students to demonstrate effective collaboration and communication skills, both orally and written, through in-class and in-the-field assignments as they apply in the teaching-learning process and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers. 
• Creating Safe and Effective Learning Environments: Prepare students to create and facilitate safe and effective learning spaces for all and meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers. 
• Family and Community Engagement: Promotes the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations.