Department of Teacher Education > Programs of Study

The conceptual model guiding the teacher education program at Lander University is the "Professional Instructional Leader." The faculty of the School of Education, in conjunction with faculty associated with general education and content preparation of education students, developed this model to serve as a guide in planning, implementing, assessing, and improving the teacher education program. These constructs are consistent with research noted in "The Professional Role of the Teacher," Education Canada, John Bergen, 1993, and The Holmes Group, "Tomorrow’s Teachers," 1986, and NNER Site Reports: "Work in Progress," 1994.

 

The Professional Instructional Leader will:

1. Integrate content knowledge & skills of scholarly inquiry to teach all students
2. Plan, provide, assess learning experiences supported by research, knowledge of best practices, & professional standards
3. Collaborate with diverse populations, including students, educators, community members, & families for the benefit of all learners
4. Engage in reflection & professional development to assess & improve content knowledge & pedagogical skills
5. Exhibit dispositions that address the needs of all students & provide leadership to the profession

Students enrolled in the initial certification education program in the School of Education at Lander University are expected to exhibit these characteristics, to demonstrate/model these skills and behaviors, and to embrace these dispositions. The goals of the university, the goals/objectives and the strategies articulated in the program are consistent with the conceptual model of the education unit which is the Professional Instructional Leader.