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 Teacher Education Department |
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| Mission Statement |
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| "Teachers as Reflective Decision-Makers" is the organizing theme that integrates the Jamestown College Teacher Education program's mission, philosophy, belief statements and goals. Our mission is to provide opportunities for students to acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors that will allow them to deliver optimum learning experiences for diverse pupils in changing classroom environments. It is our belief that this program model serves to balance the ideals of the liberal arts tradition and sound professional preparation within a Christian atmosphere of self-discipline, responsibility, and concern for the continuing growth of the individual. This department believes that continual and comprehensive assessment of student learning in our program is essential for determining the achievement of ongoing program goals, and supports the use of outcomes assessment results to this end. |
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| Course Details |
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| Students in Teacher Education at Jamestown College progress through three phases in their program. Phase I is Admission and Entrance into Teacher Education and involves several steps as determined by the Teacher Education Committee. Students apply for admission to the program while enrolled in Educ 201: Introduction to Education. Provisional admission occurs upon completion of this course and the field experience that accompanies it. |
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| Approved areas for teacher licensure at Jamestown College include biology, chemistry, English, history-political science, mathematics, music, physical education and elementary education. Upon completion of 64 semester hours, students will be reviewed by the department of their major for Full Admission to Teacher Education. Candidates are reviewed on the basis of academic record, character traits, and skills in oral and written communication. If the Teacher Education Committee must refuse admission to unacceptable candidates, assistance will be given for developing other career plans. In addition to unconditional acceptance or rejections, the Teacher Education Committee can grant a conditional review of the application or admit the applicant to the program following a meeting with the Committee |
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