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Â鶹ÊÓƵ University

Educator Preparation Program

Educator Preparation Program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ

Conceptual Framework

The mission of Â鶹ÊÓƵ University, an academic community affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention, is to provide Christ-centered higher education that promotes excellence and character development in service to Church and society in ways consistent with the following core values.

A teacher student dynamic of sensitivity, reflection and faith
  • Â鶹ÊÓƵ University must be excellence-driven.
  • Â鶹ÊÓƵ University must be Christ-centered.
  • Â鶹ÊÓƵ University must be people-focused.
  • Â鶹ÊÓƵ University must be future-directed.

The conceptual framework for Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Educator Preparation Program is "A Teacher-Student Dynamic of Sensitivity, Reflection, and Faith." The conceptual framework which guides the Teacher Education Unit is derived from the institutional mission and is founded upon established and contemporary research, the wisdom of practice, and emerging education policies and practices. The framework shapes Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s commitment to prepare its students to be highly effective classroom teachers.