In keeping with the philosophy of Emmanuel College which is based on a Christian worldview, the School of Education’s mission is to integrate faith, living, learning, and teaching in such a way as to prepare prospective teachers to become servant leaders who make a positive contribution in a diverse society. In addition, the SOE endeavors to build a bridge linking historical and philosophical theo
ry learned in the classroom with educational practice in real-world settings. The Emmanuel College School of Education is committed to the three domains of its conceptual framework, preparing knowing, sharing, caring teachers for the twenty-first century. This framework is designed to develop the following competencies:
Teachers who KNOW will demonstrate
K1: Content
A knowledge of discipline specific content and curriculum appropriate for their chosen teaching field. K2: Pedagogical ContentA knowledge of the intellectual, social, physical, and personal development of diverse learners and appropriate instructional strategies to teach children in diverse cultural contexts. Teachers who SHARE will demonstrate
S1: Planning
The ability to design effective learning activities for all learners based on their knowledge of discipline specific content and curriculum, students, learning environments, and assessment. S2: Resources and Technology
The ability to select and use appropriate curriculum resources including current technology to enhance instruction for diverse learners. S3: Instruction
The ability to effectively organize, manage, and facilitate a learning environment which engages learners in active learning and positive social interaction. S4: Assessment
The ability to develop and utilize a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to ensure the continuous development of all learners. Teachers who CARE will demonstrate
C1: Learning Environment
The ability to create a safe and stimulating learning environment conducive to all learners. C2: Student Learning
The ability to monitor and manage the classroom so that learners effectively attain desired learning outcomes. C3: Cooperative Partnerships
The ability to form home and community partnerships to foster student well being and learning. C4: Professional Development
The ability to grow professionally as a teacher.