Indiana University of Pennsylvania

1996-1997 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705

The College of Education

Teacher Certification Programs

 Programs in teacher education provide students with opportunities to gain competence in both generic and program-specific competencies. Students who prepare to become teachers should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in subject matter content and pedagogical skills.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to apply the theoretical and practical aspects of human growth and development as they relate to teaching and learning.
  3. Demonstrate skills and abilities to work collaboratively with others.
  4. Demonstrate professional commitment to students, colleagues, and the community.
  5. Demonstrate the belief that professional development is an ongoing process.
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical and philosophical foundations of American education.

Teacher education programs at IUP focus on student learners who are taught and guided by a faculty committed to the preparation of competent teachers. Students preparing to become teaching professionals must exhibit humanism and adaptability, practice and communicate critical thinking skills, and become excellent role models. These qualities are developed through coursework and activities that emphasize the liberal studies in concert with appropriate professional pedagogy. Collaboration is modeled as university faculty, public school personnel, and students work together to accomplish goals of the IUP teacher education programs.

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