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Conceptual
Framework The
McPherson College Teacher Education Program is committed to carrying out
the mission of the college emphasizing scholarship, participation, and
service in the professional development of the students.
In addition to the college mission, the Teacher Education Board
and all concerned stakeholders have developed and are committed to
a more specific mission. The mission of the McPherson College Teacher Education Program is to develop service-oriented professionals who effectively blend the art and science of teaching. In
order to develop that professional, three major goals with objectives
and dispositions have been developed to guide the program.
Classes are fashioned in a manner that will deliver the means of
meeting those goals. Assessment
tools and procedures are created in order to assure attainment of the
goals. Decisions (Evaluation)
are made throughout the tenure of the professional development of the
student based on meeting those goals.
In addition to the evaluation of the students, decisions
pertaining to the program will be made based on those same goals.
Goal
I The candidate has
the knowledge bases necessary to be an effective teacher in her/his
field. To accomplish this goal, the service-oriented educator will: 1.
Acquire a broad liberal arts knowledge base. 2.
Demonstrate proficiency in his/her major area of
certification. 3.
Acquire effective strategies of teaching in all
appropriate content areas and for all learners. 4.
Recognize how students learn and develop. Dispositions: 1.
Appreciate the connections between various areas of
knowledge. 2.
Recognize that knowledge is ever evolving and
commit to continuous learning. 3.
Exhibit enthusiasm in and for teaching. Goal
II The candidate can apply effective teaching strategies to meet the
needs of all learners. To
accomplish this goal, the service-oriented educator will: Objectives: 1.
Use appropriate best practices for specific content areas and
for diverse learners. 2.
Reflect upon his/her teaching and analyze the practices. 3.
Demonstrate understanding and use of formative and summative
assessments and make modifications based on them. 4.
Provide motivational techniques based on student’s
developmental and environmental needs. Dispositions: 1.
Value and respect students' varied talents and abilities. 2.
Appreciate the value of reflective thinking. 3.
Be flexible in adapting instruction to individual student
needs. 4.
Accept the responsibility for engaging in and supporting
professional practices for self and colleagues. Goal
III The
candidate fosters relationships and collaborates with school
constituencies. To
accomplish this goal the service-oriented educator will: Objectives: 1.
Communicate effectively in both written and oral
formats and through the use of technology. 2.
Solicit input from students, parents, colleagues, and
the greater community. 3.
Act on information received from stakeholders. Dispositions: 1.
Value the many ways in which people seek to communicate
and encourage various modes of communication in the classroom. 2.
Be sensitive to community and cultural norms. 3.
Understand that participation creates commitment.
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