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What we believe:
The most important
element in fostering meaningful learning is an effective educator. We
define that person as a unique amalgam of at least three elements: strong
dynamic understanding of content, significant pedagogical skills, and
dispositions that foster growth and learning in others.
Our mission is: “To teach, to learn, to help others
teach and learn” and we mean it. We expect our colleagues to be
absolutely committed to individualized teaching and learning. We are
“a school of opportunity,” we emphasize giving each individual
student opportunities to move from where he or she is to where he or
she needs and wants to be. It
takes more than a university to prepare an educator.
Our
plan is to build a “seamless model” for recruiting, educating,
retaining, and renewing Kentucky’s educators and create a site
for developing the next generation of educator preparation programs
founded upon collaboration among all education stakeholders.
We expect all of
our colleagues to be active scholars. This means staying current in
professional fields via participation in state, regional and national
professional organizations and being actively involved in the creation
of new knowledge that strengthens teaching and enhances our professions.
Our
operational philosophy is based on cooperation, trust, and interdependence
among faculty, staff, administrators, and students. We are building
a vibrant learning community whose members respect, depend upon, and
cooperate with one another. This system allows us to make decisions
effectively and inclusively, promote the mission and goals of the University,
and create a positive environment in which to work, learn, and play.
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