The Professional Teacher

Catalog description

This course is designed to support degree candidates in developing the mindsets, knowledge, and skills defined in the school/district’s framework for effective teaching in order to ensure strong student learning outcomes. The framework will be taught through formal instructional modules, and reinforced through mentored teaching practice that includes timely, substantive, actionable mentor feedback with a focus on the quality of student learning. Candidates will become familiar with their school’s community and with the rights and responsibilities of teachers, professional staff, students, parents, community members, and school administrators with regard to education.