Teacher Education at Benedict College

1. Teacher Education at Benedict College NCATE/State Visit April 12-16, 2003 Teachers as Powers for Good in Schools and Communities

2. Purpose • The purpose of this presentation is to provide an overview of the information that drives all of the activities associated with teacher education at Benedict College. Teachers as Powers for Good in Schools and Communities

3. Teacher Education Programs • Elementary Education • Early Childhood Education • Biology Education • English Education • Mathematics Education • Art Education • Music Education Teachers as Powers for Good in Schools and Communities

4. Vision • The vision of the unit mirrors the vision of the institution. The teacher education program at Benedict College is committed to producing the best educators in the Carolinas. The teacher education program seeks students, faculty, staff and administrators who are committed to creating a better world through the discovery and application of knowledge. The teacher education program offers high quality programs of teaching, research, and public service for students and faculty. The Benedict College teacher education program is committed to facilitating and empowering teachers to meet the needs of all students and diverse communities in a global society. Teachers as Powers for Good in Schools and Communities

5. Mission • The mission of the teacher education program is to prepare teachers for P-12 instruction and for further study in education related fields. Students completing programs of study in teacher education will be prepared to acquire and maintain instructional and leadership positions in the education arena related to teaching, service, and research. The teacher education program prepares certified and qualified teachers. Teachers as Powers for Good in Schools and Communities

6. Conceptual Framework • The conceptual framework consists of four outcomes: (1) teachers as scholars; (2) teachers as effective practitioners; (3) teachers as reflective decision makers; and (4) teachers as resources for the community. These four dimensions guide every aspect of the Teacher Education program at Benedict College and add coherence to the learning experiences and outcomes for teacher candidates. In addition to these four outcomes there are 29 proficiencies (BCTE standards). Teachers as Powers for Good in Schools and Communities

7. Theme Teachers as Powers for Good in Schools and Communities Teachers as Powers for Good in Schools and Communities

8. Conceptual Framework • Outcomes of the Conceptual Framework • Teachers as scholars • Teachers as effective practitioners • Teachers as reflective decision makers • Teachers as resources for the community • Candidate Outcomes – are aligned with state and professional standards • Unit Assessment System – was designed by the faculty and school partners Teachers as Powers for Good in Schools and Communities

9. Conceptual Framework • Field Experiences – are diverse and support the BCTE standards • Diversity- candidates work with diverse faculty at the college as well as in the school. Diversity-related issues are taught throughout the curriculum. • Faculty – faculty are qualified, model best teaching and service practices as delineated by the conceptual framework. • Unit Governance – unit governance structures and resources support the work of the unit. Teachers as Powers for Good in Schools and Communities

10. Overarching Ideas • Commitment to Technology • Is assessed through three of the Benedict College Teacher Education (BCTE) standards • Commitment to Diversity • Is assessed through four of the Benedict College Teacher Education (BCTE) standards • Our commitment to technology and diversity permeates the teacher education program Teachers as Powers for Good in Schools and Communities