How, when, and where do people learn?
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THE EXCITEMENT OF TEACHING, LEARNING, AND MENTORING
Core Value Description:
We value dedicated, knowledgeable professionals who demonstrate a passion for children and learning. To this end, our students are immersed in the literature of our liberal arts tradition and develop deep, diverse conceptual grounding in educational theory. Students learn to think critically and are not afraid to ask difficult and challenging questions. The faculty and school partners mentor the College of Education students so that they become caring, competent, and committed educators who inspire learners and respond sensitively to their needs. We practice what we teach.
Long-term Objectives:
- The Butler CoE graduate demonstrates breadth and depth of content knowledge with connections to other areas of the curriculum.
- The Butler CoE graduate plans, teaches, and assesses developmentally appropriate content in multiple ways for diverse learners.
- The Butler CoE graduate facilitates instruction so that it results in positive social interaction.
- The Butler CoE graduate develops caring and respectful relationships within a community of learning.
- The Butler CoE graduate communicates effectively with students, parents, and other members of the learning community.
- The Butler CoE graduate serves as an advocate for students, the school community, and the profession of education.
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THE CHALLENGE OF INTEGRATED PRACTICE AND COLLABORATION
Core Value Description:
We value the development of knowledge and the examination of thoughts, values and practical experiences. Our programs integrate theory and practice in order to continuously improve and enhance Butler University candidates’ performance as pre-service teachers, practicing teachers, counselors, or administrators. This is most effectively accomplished in a personal context which leads us to develop programs that emphasize positive and satisfying relationships among all in the College of Education and with our P-12 school and community sites. Butler graduates are noted for their on-going professional ties with other Butler alumni, former professors, and the entire Butler community and for their willingness to collaborate with other professionals worldwide.
Long-range objectives:
- The Butler CoE graduate will combine content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and best practices to provide clear and coherent and measurable instruction according to students’ needs.
- The Butler CoE graduate will utilize a variety of instructional techniques and resources that are appropriate for the development of knowledge and the examination of thoughts, values, and practical experiences.
- Butler CoE graduates’ questions are of uniformly high quality, with adequate time for students to respond thoughtfully. Candidates seek opportunities to help students formulate their own questions.
- The Butler CoE graduate is aware of and question personal values and how those values influence knowledge and teaching practices.
- Butler CoE graduates’ response to students and colleagues is proactive and sensitive to individual needs and personal context.
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