Teacher Education Program

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the College of Education at the University of Montevallo is to promote the continuing professional development of students who have made a commitment to the service in the areas of teaching, counseling, or health and recreation. The College accepts as its primary responsibility the preparation of professionals for the schools, and believes that these professionals are characterized both by their responsibility for making decisions in the classroom and by their increasing ability to make reasoned and informed decisions. Courses are designed to assist students in acquiring the skills, knowledge and experiences to make these decisions about teaching and learning. Through interaction with professional literature, classroom activities and laboratory experiences, students are expected to become increasingly skilled in four major areas:
CF 1.    knowledge of self,
CF 2.    knowledge of diverse learners and communities,
CF 3.    knowledge of instruction, technology, and other
              service delivery systems,
CF 4.    knowledge of curriculum and subject matter or
              specialty area

The use of research related to effective teaching and learning is an integral part of all professional education programs.