Teacher Education at Benedict College

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Teacher Education at Benedict College
NCATE/State Visit April 12-16, 2003
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Purpose

• The purpose of this presentation is to provide an
  overview of the information that drives all of
  the activities associated with teacher education
  at Benedict College.

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Teacher Education Programs

• Elementary Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Biology Education
• English Education
• Mathematics Education
• Art Education
• Music Education

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Vision

• The vision of the unit mirrors the vision of the
  institution. The teacher education program at
  Benedict College is committed to producing the
  best educators in the Carolinas. The teacher
  education program seeks students, faculty, staff
  and administrators who are committed to creating
  a better world through the discovery and
  application of knowledge. The teacher education
  program offers high quality programs of teaching,
  research, and public service for students and
  faculty. The Benedict College teacher education
  program is committed to facilitating and
  empowering teachers to meet the needs of all
  students and diverse communities in a global
  society.

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Mission

• The mission of the teacher education program is
  to prepare teachers for P-12 instruction and for
  further study in education related fields.
  Students completing programs of study in teacher
  education will be prepared to acquire and
  maintain instructional and leadership positions
  in the education arena related to teaching,
  service, and research. The teacher education
  program prepares certified and qualified
  teachers.

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Conceptual Framework

• The conceptual framework consists of four
  outcomes (1) teachers as scholars (2) teachers
  as effective practitioners (3) teachers as
  reflective decision makers and (4) teachers as
  resources for the community. These four
  dimensions guide every aspect of the Teacher
  Education program at Benedict College and add
  coherence to the learning experiences and
  outcomes for teacher candidates. In addition to
  these four outcomes there are 29 proficiencies
  (BCTE standards).

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Theme

• Teachers as Powers for Good in Schools and
  Communities

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Conceptual Framework

• Outcomes of the Conceptual Framework
• Teachers as scholars
• Teachers as effective practitioners
• Teachers as reflective decision makers
• Teachers as resources for the community
• Candidate Outcomes are aligned with state and
  professional standards
• Unit Assessment System was designed by the
  faculty and school partners

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Conceptual Framework

• Field Experiences are diverse and support the
  BCTE standards
• Diversity- candidates work with diverse faculty
  at the college as well as in the school.
  Diversity-related issues are taught throughout
  the curriculum.
• Faculty faculty are qualified, model best
  teaching and service practices as delineated by
  the conceptual framework.
• Unit Governance unit governance structures and
  resources support the work of the unit.

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Overarching Ideas

• Commitment to Technology
• Is assessed through three of the Benedict College
  Teacher Education (BCTE) standards
• Commitment to Diversity
• Is assessed through four of the Benedict College
  Teacher Education (BCTE) standards
• Our commitment to technology and diversity
  permeates the teacher education program