EARLY GRADES
PREPARATION (PREK-4)
These Program Outcomes are aligned with:
- West Chester University Conceptual Framework (WCU)
- Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium Principles (INTASC)
- National Association for the Education of Young Children Standards (NAEYC)
- Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
EGP Program Outcomes
EGP Program Outcome #1:Content and Pedagogical Content Knowledge
The teacher candidate will demonstrate the ability to integrate content, pedagogical,
and professional knowledge and skills to create learning experiences that make the
central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the content area meaningful
for all children Pre K-Grade 4. (WCU CF: Teaching and Research & Scholarship;INTASC
1, 3, 4, 7; NAEYC 4, 5; PDE I, II; CAEP 1)
EGP Program Outcome #2: Development
The teacher candidate will demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and use of the major
concepts, principles, theories and research related to development of children to
construct learning opportunities that support the individual child’s development,
acquisition of knowledge, and motivation. (WCU CF: Teaching and Research & Scholarship;
INTASC 1, 4, 7; NAEYC 1, 4; PDE I; CAEP1)
EGP Program Outcome #3: Diversity and Exceptionality
The teacher candidate, in order to meet the needs of all children Pre K-Grade 4, including
those with exceptionalities and from diverse backgrounds, will (a) demonstrate knowledge
of different approaches to learning, (b) demonstrate the ability to create instructional
opportunities adapted to all learners, and (c) implement instruction that builds on
children’s prior experiences and diversities. (WCU CF: Teaching and Ethics & Values;
INTASC 1, 2, 4, 7, 9; NAEYC 1, 2, 5; PDE I, II; CAEP 1)
EGP Program Outcome #4: Instructional Strategies
The teacher candidate will demonstrate the ability to plan and implement a variety
of instructional strategies that promote (a) critical and creative thinking and problem
solving, (b) independent and collaborative inquiry, (c) active engagement in learning,
and (d) self and group motivation. (WCU CF: Teaching and Innovation & Practice; INTASC
3, 5, 7, 8; NAEYC 1, 3, 4, 5; PDE I, II; CAEP 1)
EGP Program Outcome #5:Collaboration, Information Literacy, Technology
The teacher candidate will demonstrate knowledge and use of (a) effective verbal,
nonverbal, and media communications for fostering active inquiry, collaboration, and
supportive interactions in the classroom and (b) educational technologies in instruction,
assessment, and other professional practices. (WCU CF: Teaching and Innovation & Practice;
INTASC 3, 5, 6, 8; NAEYC 4; PDE I, II, IV; CAEP 1)
EGP Program Outcome #6:Developmentally Responsive Planning and Instruction
The teacher candidate will demonstrate planning and management of instruction based
on knowledge of the (a) content and curriculum standards, (b) family, and (c) community,
with an understanding of the essential role of the classroom teacher in relationship
to curriculum development. (WCU CF: Teaching; INTASC 1, 2, 5, 7, 8; NAEYC 1, 2, 3,
4, 5; PDE I, II, V; CAEP1)
EGP Program Outcome #7:Assessment
The teacher candidate will demonstrate knowledge and implementation of formal and
informal assessment strategies including student self-assessment for monitoring, evaluating
and ensuring the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the
learner, Pre K-Grade 4. (WCU CF: Teaching and Ethics & Values; INTASC 6, 8, 9; NAEYC
3; PDE II, III; CAEP 1)
EGP Program Outcome #8:Professionalism
The teacher candidate will demonstrate the ability to (a) identify, evaluate, and
use information effectively and within ethical and legal guidelines; (b) reflect on
one’s own content knowledge, teaching skills and effects of each on the growth and
learning of children; and (c) seek opportunities to grow professionally. (WCU CF:
Leadership, Service and Ethics & Values; INTASC 9, 10; NAEYC 6; PDE IV; CAEP 1)
EGP Program Outcome #9:Family and Community
The teacher candidate will demonstrate understanding of collaboration with school
colleagues, families, and agencies in the larger community, to support and advocate
for the learning and well being of children. (WCU CF: Local Global Partnerships, Service
and Ethics & Values; INTASC 3, 10; NAEYC 2, 4, 6; PDE III, IV; CAEP 1)