Teaching

CACREP 2024 Teaching Core Competencies

a. Roles and responsibilities related to educating counselors
b. Andragogy and adult learning theories
c. Teaching methods relevant to counselor education
d. Curriculum design and instructional delivery
e. The use of technology in instructional design and program delivery types
f. Integration of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice principles and practices in the counselor education curriculum
g. Universal design to meet the needs of all students with respect for individual differences in learning
h. Instructional and curricular evaluation methods
i. Screening, remediation, and gatekeeping functions relevant to teaching
j. Assessment of student learning and professional dispositions
k. Legal and ethical issues and responsibilities in counselor education for all program delivery types
l. Culturally sustaining strategies for counselor education
m. The role of mentoring in counselor education

Artifacts

Teaching Intern Evaluation – meets A, E, H, I

Teaching Internship Summary Log – meets A-M

Teaching Internship Student Evaluations – meets A-M

Lesson Planning and Teaching Demonstration Rubric – meets B, D, E, G

Lesson Plan for Teaching Demo – meets B, D, E, G

Philosophy of Teaching – meets A, B, C, D, E, H, I

Philosophy of Teaching Statement Rubric – meets A, B, C, D, E, H, I

Intake Presentation – meets C, D, E

Teaching Reflection

I have always loved teaching others. As a special education teacher for 15 years, I learned to individualize education and think outside the box for students with learning challenges. In Liberty’s Counselor Education and Supervision PhD program, I have learned so much from our faculty about delivery of material in an online environment, how to engage students, how to create an effective lesson plan and monitor students for growth and challenges. I have observed our evaluating students through discussion posts, participation, written papers and observation, which allows students to demonstrate their learning in various formats.

The teaching internship I participated in was challenging, informative, and an experience that resulted in increased confidence and personal growth. I was able to work with my internship professor to manage several challenging students. I observed my professor treating students with respect and patience when the situation was anything but easy. Her example challenged me to continue to look for ways to connect with and engage students who may be struggling. From honest feedback received by the students in my class, I was able to grow as an instructor and be encouraged by what I was already doing well.

I leaned into my teaching style and further developed it by adjusting as needed. I was able to lead several workshops and webinars throughout the program using some of the skills I learned in the teaching course. I enjoy preparing and delivering presentations in a way that is meaningful to those who are participating. I have a teaching style that is calm, thoughtful, and engaging. I try to engage students who may not seem as present in a way that is inclusive and not demeaning.

In the group counseling course, I was able to work with students who were learning how to lead and participate in therapy groups. By modeling facilitation skills and giving students encouragement and constructive feedback, I was able to see growth in students in that context.

Ultimately, this program helped me incorporate who I am as a person of faith into the work I do with both clients and students. The thought provoking Spiritual Integration course increased my awareness of my own spiritual condition and growth even as I seek to integrate my faith into the teaching I do.