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 The goal of the
undergraduate program in Education is to foster in the
Teacher Candidate:
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the knowledge of the process of child
development and associated learning needs
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a belief in the dignity, worth and
learning potential of all children
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an understanding of school
organization and developmentally and culturally responsive
classrooms
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the knowledge of the interacting
factors that impact education and the role of the school in
democratic society
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the pedagogical skills for designing
and implementing instruction that incorporates a variety of
teaching methodologies, resources, and organizational
patterns
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an in-depth knowledge of the subject
area(s) they will teach
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skills for designing challenging and
integrated curriculum
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a competence in the evaluation of
student learning and reflective analysis of teaching
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the knowledge and skills necessary to
create a classroom environment that facilitates learning
and accommodates the special learning needs of exceptional
and culturally diverse students
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a commitment to team collaboration and
advocacy for responsive teaching
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a belief in the value of families and
community
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a desire for professional affiliation,
ethical practice, lifelong learning and continued
professional growth and development
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