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Evidence of the Conceptual Frameworks Throughout the
Standards
Shared
Vision-Initial Level. The initial-level
conceptual framework is anchored by the program theme, "caring professional educators
for a diverse and democratic society." This
theme is central to the mission of the Unit as it weaves together
all of the professional preparation programs found in departments
in the College
of Education, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the College
of Technology.
The
work of the Unit is based on the fundamental belief that
the candidates in teacher preparation
programs at Eastern Michigan University should have
an identified curriculum that supports the development of broad
content and pedagogical knowledge, effective skills in
teaching diverse groups of students,
and personal and professional skills needed to teach in contemporary
classrooms. Further,
it is the belief of the faculty that our initial-level conceptual
framework should be grounded in research and the wisdom
of practice, be shared both
internally among students and staff, and externally with the
broader learning community, and that it should establish
a shared vision for all programs
leading to initial teacher certification.
The
conceptual framework has been shared with students through group
advising meetings, discussions
in core classes, and through discussions of delineated
outcomes required in core program assessments. Materials prepared for student
use carry the"CPED2S" logo,
an acronym for the program theme that students recognize and
understand.
In
addition, the conceptual framework has been shared with our colleagues
at the University through
the Committee for Basic Programs, the College of
Education Council, the College of Education web page, and a variety
of print materials. We have also shared the conceptual framework with
our P-12 colleagues through the Teacher Education Advisory
Committee and through program handbooks
which are given to all field supervisors and site administrators.
Shared Vision-Advanced Level. The conceptual framework for advanced programs is anchored by the program
theme, "inquiry, advocacy, and leadership in education for
a diverse and democratic society." This theme is central to the mission of the College
of Education as it weaves together all of the advanced
professional programs found in departments in the College
of Education, the College of Arts and
Sciences, and the College of Technology.
The work of the Unit is based on the
fundamental belief that the students in advanced programs
at Eastern Michigan University should
go beyond the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required
of initial students to become leaders in educational
settings who are grounded in inquiry and
committed to advocacy for students. Further, it is the belief of the faculty,
that our educational practices across professional roles
should be grounded in research and the wisdom of practice shared in a
variety of learning communities. This belief leads to
culminating projects and activities that are research-based
and embedded in practice. Through
the efforts of our graduate students, best practices
in professional education are shared in our College
and in our communities.
The conceptual framework for advanced programs is still
in fairly early stages of dissemination. It has been
shared with our colleagues at the University
through the Committee for Advanced Programs, College of Education
Web Page, and a variety of print materials. We have also shared the conceptual
framework with our P-12 colleagues through the Teacher
Education Advisory Committee.
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