Education, Curriculum, and Instruction | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Learning StrategiesInstructingSpeakingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWriting

Knowledge

English LanguageEducation and TrainingMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServicePsychology

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionFluency of IdeasDeductive Reasoning

Tasks

Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions,
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareComputer based training softwareDesktop communications softwareMulti-media educational softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Audiotape playersCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer laser printersDesktop computersEducational board gamesHandheld calculatorsIntercom systemsLaminating machinesLaptop computersOptical compound microscopesOverhead display projectorsPegboardsPencil compassesPersonal computers

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsSupportRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-2021.00	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	title_inference	$62,340 median$102,010 top	-1.96%	-2,790

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Schoolwide instructional practice — shape as a teacher leader, instructional coach, or department head.
Curriculum design and adoption — lead at the school or district level.
Teacher development — mentor across grade levels and content areas.
School improvement plans — co-design and drive specific instructional strands.
Equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice — set the standard and build capacity across staff.
Family and community engagement — design and lead initiatives with measurable reach.
Educator evaluation and observation — conduct with peers as a lead or coach.
Data-driven decision-making across grades — facilitate with administrators.
Policy and advocacy at district or association level — contribute as a credible practitioner.
The profession itself — model and elevate through publication, presentation, or leadership roles.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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