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Educators as Facilitators of Learning
The purpose of the Teacher Education Program (TEP) at UT Martin is to provide
education professionals with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to become
effective facilitators of learning. Graduates of the TEP will be disposed to view teaching
as an act of being a facilitator of student growth and whose professional practice is
characterized by reflection, active learning, inquiry, and assistance to others to unlock
their potential. Upon completion of the program, candidates must demonstrate that they
are capable of instructing, reviewing, and critically analyzing their own performance as
well as the performance of their students.
Knowledge Base for Initial Licensure
The conceptual framework for initial licensure of the Teacher Education Program at The
University of Tennessee at Martin defines specific outcomes for participants of the
curriculum. The basis for best professional practice embraces the following: (1)
knowledge, skills, and application; (2) reflective practice; and (3) professional and ethical
behavior.
Outcomes of the Initial Conceptual Framework
The foundation and implementation of all initial licensure programs and experiences in
the TEP are focused on those knowledge, skills, and dispositions that enable candidates
to become facilitators who understand human development and create learning
environments that encourage all students to grow. Based on the beliefs of the Unit faculty
the knowledge base for the Initial Conceptual Framework is reflected in the following
groups of outcomes:
Knowledge, Skills, and Application – Candidates will:
• demonstrate subject-matter expertise.
• make the subject meaningful to all students.
• demonstrate knowledge of curriculum development and design.
• demonstrate the use of information technology as a teaching/learning tool
• understand the importance of professional, state and national standards to
teaching.
• exhibit evaluative skill in designing experiences to effectively achieve the goals
of instruction.
• create positive learning environments that promote responsible student behavior.
• exhibit the capacity to help and assist all students, especially those experiencing
difficulties, those who are under prepared, and/or those with exceptionalities.
• Apply knowledge about data collection in practice
Reflective Practice – Candidates will:
• reflect on appropriate and inappropriate practice.
• reflect on the nature of all students and the learning environment.
• reflect on strategies for enhancing learning.
• monitor their own teaching strategies and behavior in relation to student success.
• modify lesson/unit plans and instructional approaches according to the needs of
all students.
• appropriately use assessment techniques to guide their reflection on student
progress and as a means for improving student learning.
Professional and Ethical Behavior – Candidates will demonstrate:
• ability to articulate basic values and beliefs.
• value for professional interactions, self-respect and respect and understanding for
cultural diversity
• belief in intellectual freedom, equity, tolerance, and due process.
• an understanding of the professional codes of ethics in their specialty and the
consequences of violating those propositions.
• active participation in collegial activities designed to make the entire school a
productive learning environment for all students.
• active involvement in professional organizations
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