The PTPP structures the sequence of the content and learning experiences to support our students' development in their knowledge and beliefs about effective teaching. As such, while the initial focus of beginning teachers often is limited to their classroom, the PTPP program lays the groundwork for its graduates to expand their horizon to the school and community, and beyond to the state and national level, as well as to relevant professional organizations. Teaching is connected to learning . Effective teachers establish productive learning environments and continually evaluate student understandings, attitudes, and abilities to inform decisions about which learning opportunities might help students develop further. The TED will encourage faculty to assess and evaluate our students and courses to obtain formative feedback used to continually improve the program.
Reflection promotes professional development.
Diversity enriches instruction. While the increasing diversity of student populations enriches the schools, it also demands an accommodation to demographic shifts in population at the district and community level and requires an inclusionary approach to learning at the classroom level. 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.