The curriculum framework is aligned with the PPR Standards and Domain Competencies adopted by the State Board of Educator Certification. Instruction will address current research and methodology to provide teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful classroom instruction. To ensure success, evaluations demonstrating mastery of these professional standards and competencies are built into the program. All candidates must pass the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities TExES to receive certification from the State Board of Educator Certification. TCP participants will receive a minimum of 108 contact hours of training in the PPR modules of the program. The training is divided into 16 training modules as follows:
Human Development
Supportive Environment
Human Diversity
How Learning Occurs
Motivation
Planning Processes
Communication
Higher-Order Thinking
Educational Resources
Assessment
Lifelong Learning
School Culture
Parent/Teacher Relationships
Community Relations
Teaching in Texas
Technology Applications