Effective decision-makers acquire their complex teaching skills through cognitive understanding followed by practice and feedback on professional performances. The teacher education model, which shows how the various components of the knowledge base relate, has as its focus the role of the classroom teacher. Each Peru State teacher preparation program is based on the philosophical model of the Teacher as a Reflective Decision-Maker. The School of Education and Graduate Studies provides teacher preparation programs in accordance with the Nebraska Department of Education. The Nebraska Department of Education requires that individuals seeking teacher certification be qualified for endorsement in one field or one subject.
Field refers to two or more closely related subjects.
Subject refers to specific courses such as English, Psychology, or Early Childhood Education. For complete information regarding teaching education requirements and teacher certification, contact the Certification Officer, School of Education and Graduate Studies at Peru State College or the Director of Teacher Certification, State Department of Education, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509.