The College of Education Conceptual Framework
A sense of purpose, a sense of place:
Preparing knowledgeable, effective, and caring educators to contribute to a just, diverse, and democratic society
The College of Education Conceptual Framework provides the organizing system for documenting professional growth in the EECE program. The vision of the college is to prepare educators to contribute to a just, diverse, and democratic society. The college and the EECE program require teacher candidates to meet the standards and core values of being knowledgeable, effective, and caring. Please see page 54 of this handbook for the complete Conceptual Framework.
Knowledgeable
Teacher candidates are knowledgeable about content, pedagogy, and professionalism; human growth and development; and the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs.
Effective
Teacher candidates have the professional experience and skills to treat children fairly, and to teach so that all children can learn.
Caring
Teacher candidates care about students and their families and communities, teaching and learning, and their own professional development.
Preparing knowledgeable, effective, and caring educators to contribute to a just, diverse, and democratic society
The College of Education Conceptual Framework provides the organizing system for documenting professional growth in the EECE program. The vision of the college is to prepare educators to contribute to a just, diverse, and democratic society. The college and the EECE program require teacher candidates to meet the standards and core values of being knowledgeable, effective, and caring. Please see page 54 of this handbook for the complete Conceptual Framework.
Knowledgeable
Teacher candidates are knowledgeable about content, pedagogy, and professionalism; human growth and development; and the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs.
Effective
Teacher candidates have the professional experience and skills to treat children fairly, and to teach so that all children can learn.
Caring
Teacher candidates care about students and their families and communities, teaching and learning, and their own professional development.