The Department of Education and Leadership's TPE areas of monthly focus, listed below, help to ensure a close alignment between university methods coursework and field experience coursework. Each month highlights a prioritized skill aligned with the TPEs.
Positive Environment
(Focal Standard = 2.2; Related Standards = 2.3, 2.5, 2.6)
Knowledge of the Learner
(Focal Standard = 1.1; Related Standard = 1.3)
Instructional Design and Implementation
(Focal Standard = 3.1; Related Standards = 1.7, 3.3, 3.8, 4.3)
(Focal Standard = 1.5; Related Standards 4.7, 5.3)
Ensuring Equitable Access
(Focal Standard = 4.4; Related Standards = 1.4, 1.6, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.8, 5.8)
Assessment and Monitoring of Student Learning
(Focal Standard = 5.1; Related Standard = 1.8)