Preparing Teaching Professionals
The Ashland University College of Education programs are based on foundations of education, current research, effective practice, and collaborative relationships with various members of the learning community. The programs are implemented in diverse classroom, field, and clinical settings through a blending of theoretical and practical experiences with an accent on the individual. The Ashland University Education faculty believe that teachers are reflective decision makers who merge theory and practice; possess ethical character; value the individual and unity; embrace tradition and change; and acknowledge the service nature of educating in the following ways:
- Promotes collegiality and works cooperatively and collaboratively with all stakeholders of our learning community (faculty members, students, school personnel, human service professionals, and members of the global community) to improve the condition of the local and larger community.
- Listens, interprets, and communicates effectively.
- Demonstrates global understandings of how individual development, cultural diversity, socio-economic conditions and individual differences influence the opportunities of all individuals to learn and contribute to their full potential.
- Uses and participates ethically in research and leadership studies.
- Uses a variety of appropriate and ethical assessment techniques to enhance learning and teaching.
- Masters appropriate disciplines so as to engage students in meaningful learning experiences.
- Integrates educational technology in teaching and learning processes.
- Demonstrates reflection on professional strengths and needs and plans for professional development to improve future performance.
- Assumes the responsibility to be active in the profession.
- Understands the relationship between schools and the larger culture and school as culture.
- Identifies and justifies standards of professional behavior.