Teacher Education - South College - Knoxville

Teacher Education from South College - Knoxville is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. Mission/Purpose of the School of Education The School of Education mission, congruent in general and specifically with the mission of South College, places primary emphasis on providing quality undergraduate and graduate opportunities for the intellectual, social, emotional, and professional development of diverse candidates. Designed in accordance with state, national, and professional standards, the School of Education curricula capitalize on inquiry to advance candidates? professional growth and career opportunities and to cultivate their ability to think critically, to communicate effectively, and to apply knowledge wisely. Through contemporary modes of delivery, the innovative and research-based content of academic programs exposes candidates to diverse perspectives and skills essential to independent and continuous learning. The professional and career-focused academic programs of the School of Education meet and support local, regional, and national employment needs. Commensurate with quality academic programs, the School of Education promotes the use of scholarship in education and in practice by supporting and recognizing the scholarly activities of faculty and community partners. Through partnerships with local education associations, the School of Education faculty participates in collaborative inquiry to help ensure that all students learn. The School of Education faculty publishes and presents research results at professional meetings and participates in or provides professional development activities, as consistent with the role of each faculty member. Recognizing its responsibility to society, the School of Education is committed to working collaboratively with local education associations and with members of the South College teaching community to effect changes in candidate and student achievement. As such, the School of Education encourages its administration,faculty, and staff to invest their expertise in community, professional , and institutional service. The definition and achievement of this mission guides the School of Education in strategic planning and decision-making for all programs. The School of Education utilizes the following professional ethics to assess the quality of academic programs and the individual performance of its faculty in achieving this mission: The belief that all students can learn; The belief that work is both independent and collaborative; A commitment to inquiry; A commitment to social justice; A commitment to integrate technology, and A commitment to think systemically. Overview of the Bachelor of Science Teacher Education Program The Bachelor of Science program of study offers an academic major in Interdisciplinary Studies in Development and Learning of the Child and Young Adolescent. Successful completion of this major leads to the Bachelor of Science degree and an initial TN teaching license for grades K-6. The major is a comprehensive program of study that includes a general education core, the academic major and a professional education core that prepares an exceptional instructional teacher leader capable of meeting the academic and developmental needs of all K-6 students. The Interdisciplinary Studies in Development and Learning of the Child and Young Adolescent academic major provides candidates sufficient opportunities to develop as exceptional instructional leaders who possess the necessary content and pedagogical knowledge and skills and professional dispositions to be successful beginning elementary teachers . Inaddition to college educational experiences, the Interdisciplinary Studies in Development and Learning of the Child and Young Adolescent program of study capitalizes on inquiry to advance candidates? professional growth and career opportunities and to cultivate their ability to think critically, to communicate effectively and to apply knowledge wisely. Through contemporary modes of delivery, the innovative and research-based curriculum exposes candidates to diverse perspectives and skills essential to independent and continuous learning. Candidates experience sequential field experiences, professional development workshops and a clinical practice in enhanced student teaching. Candidates provide assistance to classroom teachers, participate in student tutoring, provide classroom instruction and assessment, and participate in school improvement planning and action research. During student teaching, candidates experience an in-depth exposure to K-6 teaching and learning and are required to use data to demonstrate the effect their teaching had on student learning. Candidates complete a Program Exit Interview and utilize a Professional Portfolio to demonstrate program goal achievement. The Interdisciplinary Studies in Development and Learning of the Child and Young Adolescent program of study meets state, national and professional standards and supports local, regional, and national employment needs. Bachelor of Science Teacher Education Program Goals Program goals and candidate learning outcomes are designed to accomplish the mission of the Teacher Education Program and are guided by institutional goals, research, Tennessee Teacher Licensure Standards, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Standards, Interstate New Teacher Curriculum Standards, and Professional Organizations Standards. The following program goals are designed to ensure that candidates have demonstrated acquisition of knowledge, skills, proficiencies and dispositions essential for an exceptional instructional teacher leader to motivate and lead K-6 students to their maximum potential for academic success. Upon successful completion of the Interdisciplinary Studies in Development and Learning of the Child and Young Adolescent program of study, the candidate will: demonstrate a deep understanding of content and pedagogical knowledge and demonstrate proficiency in applying appropriate knowledge to maximize the learning environment for all students. demonstrate essential knowledge, skills and proficiency in responding to individual learning needs by accommodating diverse relationship modes and learning styles of all students. model constructivist teaching and learning through varied instructional strategies and use multiple assessment tools to diagnose and respond to students? individual learning needs. understand principles of human development and behavior and can design and manage learning environments that promote students? independence as learners. demonstrate essential knowledge, skills and proficiencies necessary to select and use modern technologies as an instructional and assessment tool that supports student learning and their own professional growth. collaborate with appropriate stakeholders and support personnel in the educational process. reflect on their teaching effectiveness in relation to student achievement and to professional interactions and will select opportunities for professional growth. display professional dispositions characteristic of educators who are informed decision makers that create effective learning opportunities for all students. 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