To become an effective teacher, one must acquire understanding and expertise to fulfill a variety of roles within today's classrooms. To develop these skills and abilities, teacher candidates begin with the development of a foundation of principles and concepts. Through the educational process of the Teacher Education Program, teacher candidates become competent builders of knowledge, committed builders of community, and caring builders of values. From these three guiding principles emerge the professional competencies expected of all persons who complete the Teacher Education Program. Along with these professional competencies comes a desired set of student learning outcomes. In an examination of the underlying educational philosophy, expectations, and processes, one finds the conceptual framework guiding the Teacher Education Program at Anderson College.

Thus the goal of the Teacher Education Program is to develop teachers who possess the knowledge and skills necessary to teach effectively in the classrooms of today. Contact the Division of Education and Kinesiology at (864) 231.2143 for additional information.

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Education Division

Email: bgray@ac.edu
Phone: 864-262-2143