School Mission and Standards
School of Education Mission
The mission of Purdue University Calumet's School of Education, in collaboration
with other professional educators and agencies, is to prepare and support
education professionals and related specialists who:
- apply the appropriate knowledge, dispositions, and performances
in developing diverse approaches to educational strategies that
are constructive, consistent and reflective of sound practice;
- are prepared to use current research, knowledge, and technology to
empower the people they serve;
- are sensitive and responsive to the unique needs of themselves, of
others, and of the diverse society in which they practice;
- are advocates for and models of quality education and lifelong learning.
The School faculty is committed to providing the human and technological
resources to enable students and themselves to develop as educational
professionals in constructing knowledge, developing practice, and
fostering relationships.
School of Education Conceptual Framework
"Constructing knowledge" refers to the process
by which individuals make meaning of professional information and
develop personal theories about teaching, learning and human development.
Individuals construct knowledge through structured educational
activities and life experiences.
"Developing practice" refers to both the process
by which education professionals improve how they do their job
as well as to the process of developing and growing as reflective
professional practitioners.
"Fostering relationships" refers to the development
of those dispositions necessary to create mutually beneficial connections
among people and educational institutions and organizations.
Please click
here to read more about our Conceptual Framework
Graduate Studies General Standards
Each program has adopted its own set of
standards, which can be found at the individual program sites
within this site, at both the Graduate
Studies in Education pages and the Department
of Teacher Preparation pages. In addition,
the Graduate Studies in Education Department also implements
a set of general standards, whose attainment is required by
all candidates.
Instructional Uses of Technology
“The graduate understands the central concepts
related to educational technology, and can effectively
and appropriately implement this technology into classroom
preparation and instruction” |
Individuals with Special Needs
“The graduate understands various learning and
physical disabilities, how these may be manifested in
learning situations, and how to adapt instruction to
ensure success for all individuals.” |
Diversity
“The graduate understands the nature of diversity
in the human community, how cultural and gender differences
can affect learning, and how to create a learning environment
that protects the individuality and dignity of all learners.” |
Communication
“The graduate uses knowledge of appropriate verbal,
nonverbal, and written communication in preparing instructional
materials and can effectively communicate with all stakeholders
within the professional community.” |
| Educational Research
“The graduate understands current trends in educational
research and can critically examine this research in relationship
to his/her profession.” |
Community Collaboration
“The graduate understands the
dynamics of educational, geographic, and/or school communities;
can effectively participate within these communities; and
fosters an environment that respects all individuals.” |
Content Knowledge
"The graduate understands that professional decisions
must be made based on a thorough knowledge foundation
that includes theories, skills, organizational structures
and cultures, societal needs, legal foundations, learning
theory, research techniques, and many others. This solid
knowledge base will result in a decision-making process
that is reasoned, accurate, and competent." |
Teacher Preparation Standards
The
Teacher Preparation program is based on the Interstate New
Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) standards,
which can be viewed in their entirety at the INTASC website,
http://www.cssco.org.
You may also download the core standards and review the knowledges,
dispositions, and performances associated with each of the
ten INTASC principles by downloading the following file: INTASC
Core Standards (PDF).
Our
curriculum and the Teacher Preparation
Standards also relate to the Indiana
Academic Standards
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