Teachers Academy - School of Education
Teacher Academy Mission Statement
The mission of professional education at UNCG is to prepare and support the professional development of caring, collaborative, and competent educators who work in diverse settings. This mission is carried out in an environment that nurtures the active engagement of all participants, values individual as well as cultural diversity, and recognizes the importance of reflection and integration of theory and practice. UNCG's professional education programs are guided by shared commitments to
- equity and excellence in teaching, research and service;
- professional integrity and ethical deliberation in dealing with students and colleagues (university-based, school-based and community-based);
- construction of a professional knowledge base through collaboration and collegiality; and
- dissemination of professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions through the preparation and continuing professional development of teachers, principals, and other school personnel.
Teacher Academy Conceptual Framework
The complete text of the Teachers Academy Conceptual Framework is available at http://www.uncg.edu/soe/ncate/framework/Conceptual%20Framework.pdf . Developed in 2001 and revised in 2006, it is essential reading for all members of the Teachers Academy community.
