Anderson University

TEACHER EDUCATION

The Teacher as Builder of Community

THEORY

• Understand the organizational structure of schools in promoting a community of learning
• Recognize the impact of diversity reflected in the community
• Define the community components of the School-To-Work Transition Act

PEDAGOGY

• Understand principles of cooperative learning
• Develop strategies for effective family communication
• Define teamwork needed to work within Professional Development Schools and other learning partnerships
• Develop strategies to accommodate the abilities and interests of diverse learners

PRACTICE

• Implement service learning projects
• Manage classroom environments that promote cooperation and teamwork
• Participate in responsibilities beyond the classroom
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate learning activities across content meeting diverse learning needs

RESEARCH

• Recognize the role of research in generating solutions to community/school problems
• Use technology to promote global learning

 

Dr. Jane S. Cahaly
Director, Teacher Education
Anderson University
316 Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone:  864-231-2185
E-mail: jcahaly@andersonuniversity.edu