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Our Mission
To develop effective, ethical educators with a passion for learning.
Core Values
As professionals and active citizens in our community, we strive to create a humane and just society in which all individuals can develop their full potential. We are governed by an ethical code that documents our obligations to students, colleagues, and the community, which includes:
- Rationality and objectivity in our professional judgments and actions
- Civility and caring in our interactions with others
- Encouragement of diverse views on issues of significance to society
Core Beliefs
Consistent with the above values, our core beliefs connect a strong foundational knowledge base with professional practice. Professionals in education:
- Study and expand the knowledge base of effective practice;
- Ground their practice in theory and research and acquire expertise through activities in diverse, field-based settings which are exemplars of practice;
- Promote high student achievement and a passion for learning by:
Mastering content knowledge and effective pedagogical skills; Using multiple strategies, resources, and technologies to plan, implement, and assess instruction and to document effectiveness with students; Synthesizing knowledge from relevant, academically diverse perspectives and a variety of theoretical orientations and approaches.
- Provide service and leadership in diverse settings, ranging from local to global communities;
- Seek to improve professional settings and society;
- Collaborate with representatives from various groups within and outside the educational community.
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