As faculty members who are preparing individuals to work with diverse learners in diverse situations, we must establish a solid foundation for the analysis of teaching excellence. Within this framework, good college teaching encourages and supports active, meaningful learning and expert problem solving within an open, inquiring climate. Furthermore it is critical for teacher educators to model excellent teaching practice. National, University or College standards by which to judge accomplished teaching practice do not exist for university instructors. Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students.
Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.
Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience. Teachers are members of learning communities. To insure an in-depth and quality assessment of teaching practice and to improve teaching performance, the following options are available to College of Education faculty. These options include multiple types and sources of evidence. This portfolio should document the faculty member's work with students in the classroom, laboratory, and internship or placement site.