The Adrian College Teacher Education Program is nationally accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC)
Mission Statement
The Department of Teacher Education empowers competent, caring, creative, committed educators who will demonstrate the Ribbons of Excellence by:
CARING FOR HUMANITY AND THE WORLD
- Differentiate instruction
- Hold high expectations for all
- Establish a safe and nurturing learning environment
- Examine and respect multiple perspectives and ways of thinking
- Demonstrate professional ethics
LEARNING THROUGHOUT A LIFETIME
- Equip students with disciplinary tools, skills, and content
- Strengthen thinking, problem solving, and teamwork skills
- Identify and apply technological solutions
- Set and pursue goals for continued growth
THINKING CRITICALLY
- Support student growth
- Monitor and guide student progress through ongoing assessment
- Utilize curriculum standards, educational research, and professional resources
CROSSING BOUNDARIES and DISCIPLINES
- Implement interdisciplinary approaches
- Work collaboratively
DEVELOPING CREATIVITY
- Prepare and lead engaging instruction
- Creative teachers develop a myriad of strategies to engage students in learning