Addressing issues of diversity includes being more global than national and concerned with ideals such as world peace, social justice, respect for diversity and preservation of the environment. Partnerships sustain schooling . The PTPP program will involve our students in experiences with community organizations working to promote and support schools. Quality learning environment supports professional development. The PTPP will establish a supportive learning environment in which our students build personal and professional relationships and are invited to explore, encouraged to take risks, and guided to question, to inquire, and to make decisions.
Faculty models the practical application and the theoretical exploration of effective instruction .
One step in learning a new approach to teaching and learning is to experience it as a learner. The PTPP program has social responsibility as a central focus. The PTPP program will be standards-based and link to national and state standards for children and youth, for the accreditation of teacher education programs, and for the licensure and certification of teachers. The PTPP program will be results driven , focusing on the performance of our graduates in schools. The PTPP is designed with the understanding that the system and culture of schools strongly mitigates the impact of professional development.