Conceptual Frameworks
 

College of Education Conceptual Framework: The conceptual framework of the College of Education at Augusta State University was developed within the context of an intensive examination and critique of educator preparation programs at the national, state, and university-system levels. The overall conclusions derived from this review can be summarized as: educator preparation programs were “out of touch ” with the realities of today's public schools and were, therefore, preparing teachers with inadequate skills for service in classrooms; preparation programs were not attracting the highest quality students, therefore, individuals being certified as teachers were inadequate in intelligence and skill; and none of these problems could be resolved without a massive restructuring of both educator preparation programs and the public schools. For more on the College of Education Conceptual Framework, click HERE.

Initial Certification Conceptual Framework Principles: Following an extensive review of the research literature, descriptions of best practice activities, and numerous discussions with Arts and Sciences colleagues, and public schools professionals, a set of descriptors was developed to describe the knowledge, skills, and dispositions desired in candidates at the end of the initial preparation process at Augusta State University. These descriptions were closely tied to the previously developed philosophy statements. For more on the Initial Certification Conceptual Framework Principles, click HERE.

Conceptual Framework Principles In Action: The Conceptual Framework Principles are exhibited in classroom practice as described in the following document: Principles In Action

Advanced Certification Conceptual Framework Principles: The set of descriptors agreed upon to describe the knowledge, skills, and dispositions desired in candidates at the end of the advanced preparation process at Augusta State University were the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Core Propositions. The five core propositions that articulate what teachers should know and be able to do serve as the conceptual framework principles of all advanced work in Teacher Education. To view the five core propositions, click HERE.

College of Education Behavioral Creed: The faculty and staff of the College of Education at Augusta State University are dedicated to the personal and academic excellence of all its students. To view ASU's behavioral creed, click HERE.