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The COE’s conceptual
framework below provides the context for developing and assessing
candidates' knowledge, skills, and dispositions based on professional,
state, and institutional standards. The knowledge base, vision,
mission, philosophy and goals/objectives inform the shared vision of the
college and its programs. This conceptual framework provides the foundation
for the following critical features across the COE curriculum:
1. Learning
occurs when learners actively engage with others in social contexts and
actively construct their understanding.
2. Teachers
are continual learners reflecting on their practice with other professionals
and learners.
3. Equity
and excellence are essential values for urban educators.
4. Commitment
to collaborate with all stakeholders in our community of educators.
The theme,
Reflective Urban Professional, distinguishes our graduates
from other programs. Reflective practice by our urban professionals
emphasizes four elements: a synthesis of urban and diverse
perspectives, curricula that are grounded in research and performance-based
assessment, integration of ongoing technology developments, and sensitivity
to the unique characteristics of each preparation program.
Graphic Representation of the Conceptual Framework
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