These courses are designed to prepare and strengthen the classroom teacher by providing the most current research-based and proven educational strategies and knowledge. Students will complete several strategy plans that will demonstrate the integration of Power Strategies® in daily instruction. Effective strategies include methods of teaching and learning through reflection, note-taking, summarizing, graphic organizers, word walls, and partnering to increase comprehension in all subject areas as well as rubrics and editing for classroom assessment.
| 1 | Successful completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. The degree must be verified on an original transcript duly signed and certified by the Registrar or other responsible officer of the awarding institution directly to Acacia University. Mail or secure electronic delivery is accepted. Applicants submitting transcripts from non-US institutions may be required to have their transcript evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member agency. |
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English language competency – Applicants whose first language is not English and do not have a bachelor’s degree from a university in which instruction is conducted in English must provide evidence of English proficiency. The following are accepted exams and minimum scores required for admission:
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| 3 | For degrees in Education, applicants must demonstrate access to classrooms – confirmation of classroom and connectivity attestation through either a signed form https://www.acacia.edu/required-classroom-and-connectivity-attestation.pdf or declared via the Classroom and Connectivity Access Attestation section in the website admission form. |
| 4 | Ongoing access to computer technology – All Acacia University courses are presented online so each applicant must have a computer and internet access to participate. |
Consistently integrate the Power Strategies with other research-based strategies into their instruction.
Model instructional and classroom strategies that promote global citizenship, acceptance and tolerance of others, and lifelong learning.
Design and implement strategies to meet the individual needs of students in the classroom.
Implement a coherent and effective elementary classroom utilizing appropriate curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.
Provide mentoring to other teachers as they implement effective strategies in the classroom.
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE |
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| EDC500 | Power Strategies for Effective Teaching |
| EDC510 | Power Strategies for Classroom Assessment |
| EDC520 | Power Strategies for Improving Comprehensions |
The Power Strategies for Teaching for Learning Certificate program is designed for graduate level educators who are presently teachers or administrators in a school setting or have regular weekly access to a school and classrooms.
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