Artifact 1 – During the class, COUC 747, Instruction in Counselor Education I developed an initial teaching philosophy. This assignment met the following standards in instruction of counselor education: (CACREP Standards: 6.B.3.a), andragogy and adult learning theories (CACREP Standards: 6.B.3.b), teaching methods relevant to counselor education (CACREP Standards: 6.B.3.c), curriculum design and instructional delivery (CACREP Standards: 6.B.3.d), instructional and curricular evaluation methods (CACREP Standards: 6.B.3.h.), and screening, remediation, and gatekeeping functions relevant to teaching (CACREP Standards: 6.B.3.i).

Artifact 2 – As apart of COUC 747 Instruction in Counselor Education, I developed a syllabus to meet the competency (CACREP Standards 6.B.3.a) demonstrates my ability to effectively master the roles and responsibilities of a counselor educator. This mock-mini course design met the curriculum design and instructional delivery competency (CACREP standard 6.B.3.d). Additionally, developing this mini course met the standard of instructional and curricular evaluation (CACREP standard 6.B.3.h).

Artifacts 3-4 – As a component of teaching demonstration, this assignment is two component. The first component included a 30 minute lesson plan on Supervision and Telehealth Boundaries. This lesson plan included a powerpoint presentation. This assignment reflected mastery of the roles and responsibilities of counselor education (CACREP standard 6.B.3.a), pedagogy and teaching methods relevant to counselor education (CACREP Standards: 6.B.3.b), curriculum design and instructional delivery (CACREP Standard 6.B.3.d), and instructional and curricular evaluation methods (CACREP Standard 6.B.3.g).

COUC 970 Teaching Internship

“The doctoral internship is designed to provide students with supervised experiences that reflect the activities of a regularly employed professional in the field of counselor education. All doctoral interns must have internship experiences in teaching, supervision, and one additional doctoral competency (counseling, research, or leadership/advocacy). Under the guidance of faculty, the primary focus of the teaching internship is to help doctoral students develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required for ethical and competent practice in their role of educating counselor trainees in the field of counselor education.”

Artifact 5-6 – As a part of COUC 970 Teaching Internship, I had the opportunity to teach each of the 16 weeks independently. Lesson plans and a supplemental powerpoint was design to meet the competency (CACREP Standard 6.B.3.a) roles and responsibilities of a counselor educator, (CACREP Standard 6.B.3.b) pedagogy and teaching methods relevant to counselor educator, (CACREP Standard 6.B.3.c) models of adult development and learning, cirriculum design and instructional delivery (CACREP Standards 6.B.3.d), screening and remediation and gatekeeping functions, (CACREP standard 6.B.3.f) screening, remediation and gatekeeping functions relevant to teaching (CACREP standards standards 6.b.3.f), assessment of students’ learning (CACREP Standard 6.B.3.g), and ethical/culturally relevant strategies (CACREP 6.B.3.h). This assignment allowed me to develop a general understanding of student’s baseline knowledge, and developed a lesson plan according to the student’s current needs in the classroom. This class allowed me to grow within each of the administration of each lesson plan throughout the semester.

Artifact 1 - Personal Teaching Philosophy

Artifact 2 - COUC 747 Syllabus

Artifact 3a - Lesson Preparation

Artifact 3b - Professor Feedback

Article 4 - Telehealth Supervision Boundaries

Article 5 - "Challenging" Lesson Plans

Article 6 - Paraphrasing, Summary, Reflecting Presentation

CACREP-Aligned Syllabi for Teaching Competencies:

COUC 747 Instruction in Counselor Education:

COUC 970: Teaching Internship:

COUC-747 Syllabus

COUC-970 Syllabus

Teaching Reflection

Reflect on the process of developing leadership-level knowledge, skills, and practices in this competency. What has been especially impactful/meaningful/important to you personally and professionally?

Teaching has been instrumental in my counseling and leadership journey. Teaching graduate-level students pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped fuel my passion for being a counselor educator. It was meaningful to watch future counselor educators grow throughout the semester. The teaching experience solidified my passion for teaching counseling and allowing God to continue to lead me and guide me. There have been hesitations because my background hasn’t been in a classroom, and I often saw myself questioning. Since my teaching experiences, I have seen myself become more confident as a counselor educator.
Describe an area of strength that you have developed while in the program in this area of competency. What is one way you plan to utilize this strength in your vocation?

As a counselor educator, my confidence has grown as a teacher and a leader. Initially, I was intimated. However, I allowed myself to step into the position entirely and could feel myself grow and stretch.
Describe an area of challenge/growth opportunity in this competency area. What is your plan to develop excellence in this area?

As a lifelong student, I plan to continue to grow in experience as a counselor educator. I want to become more confident in my abilities and trust my knowledge to lead and teach future counselors.
Reflect on how faith in Christ relates to this competency.

I am reminded of Luke 2:52: “Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and people.” I was able to grow as a counselor educator just as Jesus grew. I trusted God to lead my journey and eventually gained my students' trust.