Physical Education Program Outcomes
Goal 1 : Graduates will be able to demonstrate and apply knowledge of: curriculum, planning and assessment; teaching all students; family and community engagement; professional culture.
SLO 1 : Demonstrate proficiency in quality in each of the six essential elements (within DESE Standards I, II, III & IV):
- designing and implementing well-structured lessons with measurable objectives that align with state and national standards;
- making adjustments to practices based on informal or formal assessment results;
- meeting diverse needs by using inclusive strategies;
- designing and implementing a safe learning environment;
- setting high expectations through instruction, participant engagement, and assessment in all three learning domains;
- reflecting regularly on teaching, learning, and interactions with others.
Goal 2 : Graduates will be able to demonstrate physical education content knowledge.
- SLO 2 : Achieve a passing score on the physical education content test (Massachusetts Tests for Education Licensure -MTEL) in each subarea:
- physical development and motor learning;
- movement activities;
- principles of physical fitness;
- the physical education program;
- integration of knowledge and understanding.
Goal 3 : Graduates will be able to demonstrate skills necessary to gain employment in the field and/or gain acceptance to graduate school.
- SLO 3 : Meet the threshold in all six essential elements established by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) on the Candidate Assessment of Performance;
SLO 4 : Develop a professional electronic portfolio with evidence of pedagogical skills, content knowledge, and teaching experience.