Teaching

Teaching

CACREP Doctoral Standards

3.a. ~ roles and responsibilities related to educating counselors

3.b. ~ andragogy and adult learning theories

3.c. ~ teaching methods relevant to counselor education

3.d. ~ curriculum design and instructional delivery

3.e. ~ the use of technology in instructional design and program delivery types

3.f. ~ integration of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice principles and practices in the counselor education curriculum

3.g. ~ universal design to meet the needs of all students with respect for individual differences in learning

3.h. ~ instructional and curricular evaluation methods

3.i. ~ screening, remediation, and gatekeeping functions relevant to teaching

3.j. ~ assessment of student learning and professional dispositions

3.k. ~ legal and ethical issues and responsibilities in counselor education for all program delivery types

3.l. ~ culturally sustaining strategies for counselor education

3.m. ~ the role of mentoring in counselor education

Artifacts

Group Co – Leadership Self-Evaluation Paper – a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, j, l
In this COUC 710 assignment, I evaluate and reflect on my first time facilitating a group of masters level students. Dr. Laura Daniel was the supervising professor of the COUC 512 course. I expand on my experience, skills, and co-leadership.

Benchmark Pre-Intensive Teaching Competencies Synthesis – a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m
In this COUC 747 assignment, I document my understanding and synthesis the information from the course textbooks. I expand on topics such as roles and responsibilities; pedagogy and teaching methods; instruction and curriculum design; and gatekeeping.

Benchmark Syllabus Assignment – a, d, g, h, k
In this COUC 747 assignment, I develop a mini-course with a syllabus. This assignment leads into the Benchmark Post Intensive Lesson plan and Teaching Demonstration.

Benchmark Interview with a Counselor Educator – a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m
In this COUC 747 assignment, I interview Dr. Antionette Hollis from South Carolina State University’s masters level Counselor Education program. I expand on what I learn through the interview and her experiences.

Philosophy of Teaching – a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m
In this COUC 747 assignment, I document my teaching philosophy, which reflects my identity as a counselor educator and my view of the education of counselors in training.

Post-Intensive Lesson Plan and Teaching Demonstration (Video) – a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m
In this COUC 747 assignment,

Creativity Fair Submission Assignment (and Counseling Activity Visual Aid & Worksheet)
In this COUC 792 assignment, I teach an activity to counselors in training to add to their toolbox. I expand by teaching them ways to consider the heaviness of what clients maybe transporting in their imaginary suitcase that they carry daily.

Teaching Presentation Lesson Plan and Reflection Assignment – a, b, c, d, f, g, h
In these COUC 970 assignments, I intentionally develop a 30-minute lesson plan to present to COSC 505 class. At after this lecture, I am to share the recorded lesson to my professor and colleagues for feedback. I also reflect on the lecture after presenting it, and include thoughts from learning outcomes, class knowledge, strategies, and lecture pacing.

Reflections
1. What has been especially meaningful to you personally and professionally?
Evaluations in this competency have been very meaningful to me. Students have shared that they like and appreciate when I teach because I have the dual role of being in the same field of work as them. Many times professors are no longer actively teaching school counselors. The feedback during evaluations helps me solidify that what I am teaching/sharing is impactful to their learning.

2. What is one way you plan to utilize this strength in your vocation?
I plan to employ active and experiential pedagogy, model the professional identity, be an effective gatekeeper, and includes supervision as a teaching function.

3. What is your plan to develop excellence in this area?
Teaching is my passion; my bread and butter. I would love to secure a job as an associate professor for a state higher education institution. With the roles and responsibilities of a professor, I would regularly practice pedagogical leadership: curriculum design, adrogogy, and the professional socialization.

4. Reflect on how faith in Christ relates to this competency.
Titus 2 is informative in guiding teaching. The chapter begins with “You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine.” This verse reminds me that we do not teach without good intention. Everything taught within the program is required by CACREP and theoretically grounded; much like scripture.

People seek educational programs, certifications, and degrees because they want to learn. Proverbs 9:9 states “Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning”. This is encouragement to grow the counselor in training, and grow the field with capable and competent counselors.