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Who
Work in Schools
What - Why - and Why You?
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are a student who is either preparing for a career as a
professional who works in a school setting, or someone
is already engaged in such work.
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of your professional development is to reflect on and develop =
your
philosophy as a professional. . .
WHY YOU?
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WHY YOU?
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you develop your professional philosophy, you reflect on
and answer questions such as . . .
–<=
/span>What is important to me in my work?
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/span>What values do I uphold?
–What beli=
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and professional reso=
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undergird my work?
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What is NCATE
Accreditation?
•Cal State Fullerton programs that prepare
professionals who work in schools are NCATE accredited.
–NCATE stands for the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
–NCATE is the profession’s mechanism to help =
establish high quality teacher preparation. Through the process of professional accreditation =
of schools, colleges and departments of education, NCATE works to make a difference in the quality of teaching and teacher preparation today, tomorrow, and for the next century. =
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So What?
•Cal State Fullerton is the only NCATE accredited institution in Orange County and 1 of about only 23 (of about 120) credential-=
granting institutions in California with NCATE =
accreditation.
–Be proud that you attend an NCATE accredited institution! It’s a mark of the high quality=
of
YOUR professional
preparation!
–CSU Fullerton is proud of its NCATE accredited status --- and the faculty work hard to maintain <=
/span>NCATE accreditation.
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What is the Connection?
•<=
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requires each accredited institution to have a clearly devel=
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philosophy --- just as you have, or will be
asked to develop, your own philosophy about your profession.&#=
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•<=
/span>Our
philosophy is called our CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK.
•<=
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is based on a journey metaphor, comparing education to a
journey that continually transforms all of us.
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Our Conceptual
Framework…
• Guides
the work that we do (which is to prepare
professionals to work in schools);
•Explains our beliefs and professional resources that undergird our work;
•Guides the outcomes we expect of our students; and
•Is a shared philosophy among students, professors, and our school partners.
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Our Conceptual
Framework…
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of several elements that include
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–<=
/span>A mission statement
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–Outcomes =
that
we expect of our stud=
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Our Vision Stat=
ement
We
envision our community, taken in its broadest sense, to include our studen=
ts,
our education partners, and ourselves, as being on an educational journey =
that
transforms us.
We are
guided by questions, research, reflections, and discovery as we individual=
ly,
collectively, and continually strive to transform and improve learning
outcomes and advance educational achievement.
We are
on a transformational journey toward educational advancement and achieveme=
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Our Mission Sta=
tement
Our
mission is to teach, to serve, and to engage in scholarship.
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We
teach our students to be critical thinkers and lifelong learners.
We
prepare professionals who improve student learning, promote diversity, make
informed decisions, engage in collaborative endeavors, maintain profession=
al
and ethical standards, and become change agents in their workplaces.
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We
engage in scholarly work that informs the profession and we serve the
educational community by providing applied scholarship.
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Our Philosophy<=
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Our vision and mission are based on 7 core values:=
1.We value learning as a life-long journey that transforms us.
2.We value theory, research and the professional literature as guiding the learning process and informing professional practice.
3.We value responsibility to self and to the group.&=
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4.We value diversity because it enriches the whole.&=
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5.We value multiple pathways to learning that includes the use of technology.
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6.We value critical inquiry and seeking necessary change.
7.We value authentic and reflective assessment.
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Taken together, our philosophy, vision, and mission serve as the anchor of the 3 key learning goals or outcomes that we expect of candidates who complete our programs.
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Learning Outcom=
e 1
Our
program completers are Knowledgeable & Competent
Specialists who
•
demonstrate strong foundation in subject matter;
•
demonstrate strong understanding & implementation skills in =
the
field; and
•
demonstrate ability to use technology as a resource
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Learning Outcom=
e 2
Our progr=
am
completers are
Reflective
& Responsive Practitioners who
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/span>make informed decisions; and
•engage in collaborative endeavors; and
•think critically.
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Learning Outcom=
e 3
Our progr=
am
completers are
Committed
and Caring Professionals =
; who
•<=
/span>become change agents;
•<=
/span>maintain professional and ethical standards; and
•<=
/span>become life-long learners.
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Reflecting
on the Conceptual Framework
Choose one or more of the quest=
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on the next six slides. Reflect on your =
answer and then share in small groups and/or with the entire class.
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Considering Our
Outcomes
programs,
how do these 3 outcomes. . .
•relate to the learning
goals and objectives in your course syllabus?
•relate to the assignme=
nts
you are asked to complete in this course?
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Knowledgeable & Competent
Specialists
Reflective & Responsive
Practitioners
Committed and Caring Professionals
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Considering
Our Outcomes in Prerequisite Coursework
•How have your
learning experiences in this course helped you think about w=
hat