Global Inclusivity and Action. Institutions may apply for either Quality III or Quality IV, or both Qualities. The institution excels at preparing preservice teachers who are broadly educated, have a strong command of content knowledge and pedagogy, and who are thoughtful and discerning professionals. Students from such an institution are active learners, critical thinkers, problem solvers, decision makers, and risk takers.
Global awareness involves understanding and reflecting on knowledge and issues related to diversity.
Global action involves students utilizing their understanding of diversity to implement positive change within the lives of children, schools and communities. The institution supports cross-cultural sensitivity and affiliation, develops programs that systematically integrate diversity, and encourages faculty and students to think and act globally and locally. Applicants may be either undergraduate or graduate initial teacher preparation programs. Applicants need to identify specifically a program within their institution that is viewed as exemplary. Awards will be selected in two Qualities annually.