Associate of Science Education Program Philosophy The goal of the teacher education program at ASUN is to prepare future educators who are knowledgeable about the issues that directly affect the American education system in the 21st century. The teacher education program builds a foundation for future teachers by exposing them to fundamental beliefs about schools and society through knowledge, performance, and ideas that have been deemed relevant to quality teaching by P-12 professionals, the academic community of higher education, and national and state standards for the profession. ASUN is committed to the initial phase of the preparation of teachers who possess the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the learning needs of students in culturally diverse American schools. The teacher education program of study is designed to provide an integrated series of studies of general education, pre-professional studies and field experiences. The mission of the teacher education program is to enable those students who are committed to pursuing a career in teaching a seamless transition from the two-year college into a four-year program of study at any of Arkansas’ bachelor’s degree granting universities.
Program Outcomes Upon completion of this program students will: • Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of teaching and learning in a diverse society • Demonstrate effective communication skills • Engage in critical self-reflection designed to enhance teaching and learning for all students • Design an emerging personal philosophy to teaching and learning • Demonstrate a well-constructed understanding of technological operations and concepts to engage students, improve learning, and enrich professional practice AS Education
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