Anderson University

TEACHER EDUCATION

The Teacher as Builder of Knowledge

THEORY

• Identify philosophical/sociological foundations of public education
• Apply contents of human growth and development
• Demonstrate use of state and national standards and their linkage to providing content

PEDAGOGY

• Develop long-range planning
• Develop short-range planning Understand the process of assessment
• Develop critical thinking skill strategies

PRACTICE

• Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication
• Demonstrate mastery of content knowledge Relate learning to real world practices (school-to-work)
• Use strategies to monitor and enhance learning
• Integrate technology to enhance learning
• Use assessment for instructional decisions

RESEARCH

• Generate reflective questions and collect data that investigate the impact of teaching on learning
• Investigate current issues and trends
• Use technology to locate, evaluate and manage information

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