Education Student Learning Objectives
1. Students demonstrate an understanding of Seventh-day Adventist beliefs, as they seek the
integration of faith and learning in the classroom.
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2. Students acquire critical content and concepts of the curriculum in their field of study, and
practice their craft in and outside the classroom.
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3. Students use a variety of pedagogical approaches for instruction to assist all students in the
mastery of the concepts in their field of study with the goal of creating life-long learners.
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4. Students demonstrate skillful teaching dispositions based on current research, including the
pedagogical knowledge necessary in the teaching and learning process, in their area of
specialization.
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5. Students work with others to create a positive climate that supports individual and
collaborative learning that encourage positive social interaction, and active engagement in
learning.
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6. Students understand and use multiple forms of assessment to engage learners to take
responsibility for their own learning, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s in the decision
making process.
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7. Students recognize and demonstrate respect for diversity by employing effective strategies
in a multicultural setting.
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8. Students show a commitment to professional development, making connections between
theory and practice in order to become reflective practitioners.
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9. Students demonstrate a commitment to service as they participate in outreach activities
organized by department.
Biology Student Learning Outcomes
1. Use scientific processes (observe nature, pose problems, generate and test hypotheses, design experiments, interpret and evaluate data, and determine how to follow up on findings), especially involving quantitative reasoning and analysis.
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2. Communicate effectively with people both in biology as well as in other disciplines through written, visual, and oral methods.
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3. Evaluate the social, ethical, and moral implications of biological research and how science impacts their faith.
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