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Mission
of the College of Education
To develop effective, ethical educators with a passion for learning.
Core Values
As professionals and active citizens in our community, we strive
to create a humane and just society in which all individuals can
develop their full potential. We are governed by an ethical code
that documents our obligations to students, colleagues, and the community,
which includes:
- Rationality and objectivity in our professional judgments and actions
- Civility
and caring in our interactions with others
- Encouragement
of diverse views on issues of significance to society
Core Beliefs
Consistent with the above values, our core beliefs connect
a strong foundational knowledge base with professional
practice. Professionals
in education:
- Study and expand the knowledge base of effective practice;
- Ground
their practice in theory and research and acquire expertise
through activities in diverse, field-based
settings which are exemplars
of practice;
- Promote
high student achievement and a passion for learning by:
- Mastering
content knowledge and effective pedagogical skills;
- Using
multiple strategies, resources, and technologies to plan,
implement, and assess instruction and to document
effectiveness
with students;
- Synthesizing
knowledge
from relevant,
academically
diverse
perspectives and a variety
of theoretical
orientations
and approaches.
- Provide
service and leadership in diverse settings, ranging from
local to global communities;
- Seek
to improve professional settings and society;
- Collaborate with representatives from various groups within and
outside the educational community.
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