Instructional Design -
Graduates will be able to create developmentally-appropriate instruction for diverse learners in alignment with state and national standards using a variety of methods, materials, and resources. (InTASC 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 10 )

• Apply theoretical, historical, and evidence-based concepts of reading development (e.g., concepts of print, phonological awareness, phonics, word recognition, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension) to literacy instruction. [MC1, MC2]
• Apply theoretical, historical, and evidence-based concepts of writing development and the writing process (e.g., handwriting, spelling, sentence construction, typing, word processing, conventions) to literacy instruction. [MC1, MC2]
• Apply theoretical, historical, and evidence-based concepts of communication (e.g., structure of language, conventions of standard English, vocabulary acquisition and use, speaking, listening, and viewing) to literacy instruction. [MC1, MC2]
• Create culturally relevant learning experiences incorporating the values of diverse cultures and communities into instruction. [MC3, MC5]
• Design developmentally appropriate STEM instruction that uses cross-disciplinary connections to engage students and promote inquiry. [MC1, MC2]
• Modify instruction or make appropriate accommodations to allow and encourage all students to fully engage in STEM instructional activities. [MC1, MC2]

Management, Collaboration and Leadership -
Graduates will be able to build and manage collaborative relationships with families, professionals, and agencies to enhance the global community through servant leadership.

• Analyze how one's personal values and perspective of servant leadership can influence individual and group behavior. [MC2, MC3, MC4]
• Compare and contrast interpersonal theoretical explanations of human interaction with Christian worldview explanations. [MC1, MC2, MC3]
• Describe how interpersonal communication theories explain human interaction. [MC1]
• Examine the role of servant leadership in positively influencing organizational outcomes. [MC1, MC3, MC4]
• Integrate principles of servant leadership with essential management practices and describe how servant leadership influences individual, group, and organizational behavior. [MC2, MC3, MC4]