5/8 Final Exam This schedule should be considered a tentative outline for the course and subject to change. UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION and SCIENCES CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK Learners, “Engaging Inspiring Leaders, Transforming Lives” The Conceptual Framework represents a shared vision for preparing educators to work effectively in P–12 schools and provides direction for programs, courses, teaching, candidate performance, scholarship, service and accountability in the context of a global community. The Conceptual Framework aligns with the University of North Alabama’s institutional mission of in “engaging teaching, research, and service in order to provide educational opportunities for students, and environment for discovery and creative accomplishment, and a variety of outreach activities meeting the professional, civic, social, cultural, and economic development needs of our region in the context of a global community.” The Conceptual Framework reflects current research-based knowledge and effective practices through professionalism, assessment, collaboration, technology, diversity and reflection. The UNA College of Education and Human Sciences prepares Knowledgeable Practicing Professionals who: Have content and pedagogical knowledge and abilities demonstrating professionalism through a set of beliefs, actions, dispositions and ethical standards that form the core of their practice; Have the knowledge and ability to evaluate student performance use assessment strategies to guide teaching and learning, especially impact on student learning, and to strengthen instruction and increase professional growth; Form communities of learners with other teachers, parents, and members of the community, through collaboration, teamwork, and research-based approaches; Use technology to support assessment, planning and instruction for promoting student learning; Value and plan for diversity in curriculum development, instructional strategies and in the promotion of social consciousness and global perspectives of teaching and learning;
5/8 Final Exam This schedule should be considered a tentative outline for the course and subject to change. UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION and SCIENCES CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK “Engaging Learners, Inspiring Leaders, Transforming Lives” The Conceptual Framework represents a shared vision for preparing educators to work effectively in P–12 schools and provides direction for programs, courses, teaching, candidate performance, scholarship, service and accountability in the context of a global community. The Conceptual Framework aligns with the University of North Alabama’s institutional mission of “engaging in teaching, research, and service in order to provide educational opportunities for students, and environment for discovery and creative accomplishment, and a variety of outreach activities meeting the professional, civic, social, cultural, and economic development needs of our region in the context of a global community.” The Conceptual Framework reflects current research-based knowledge and effective practices through professionalism, assessment, collaboration, technology, diversity and reflection. The UNA College of Education and Human Sciences prepares Knowledgeable Practicing Professionals who: Have content and pedagogical knowledge and abilities demonstrating professionalism through a set of beliefs, actions, dispositions and ethical standards that form the core of their practice; Have the knowledge and ability to evaluate student performance use assessment strategies to guide teaching and learning, especially impact on student learning, and to strengthen instruction and increase professional growth; Form communities of learners with other teachers, parents, and members of the community, through collaboration, teamwork, and research-based approaches; Use technology to support assessment, planning and instruction for promoting student learning; Value and plan for diversity in curriculum development, instructional strategies and in the promotion of social consciousness and global perspectives of teaching and learning;
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