At the University of Delaware, our candidates are prepared to be reflective practitioners serving diverse communities of learners as scholars, problem solvers, and partners. Reflective Practitioners . . .
Reflective practice is the foundation of competence for our professional education candidates.
Their course work, field experiences, and work with colleagues and mentors all emphasize the importance of thoughtful analysis and continual revision of effective approaches to teaching and learning. Serving Diverse Communities of Learners. . . As Scholars, Problem Solvers, and Partners . . . . Problem solvers , who construct practical, effective approaches to professional challenges using a sound base of theory and research, and who help others construct their own ways of addressing challenges. Partners , who use a flexible array of well-developed skills to support the positive development of all learners within families and communities, giving balanced attention to the emotional, social, physical and cognitive dimensions of students' lives.