Keeran School of Education

Mission Statement

The overall goal or outcome of the Keeran School of Education is to produce teachers who are empowered to 1) access students, 2) analyze content, 3) plan instruction, 4) implement instruction and 5) evaluate instruction and learning. Graduates are expected to be life-long learners and role models in professional and social communities.

Accreditation and Recognition

The unit (Keeran School of Education) is accredited by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board to offer approved teacher preparation programs.

Objectives and Teacher Standards

• Design and plan instruction
• Create and maintain learning climates
• Implement and manage instruction
• Assess and communicate learning skills
• Reflect and evaluate teaching and learning
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and others
• Engage in professional development
• Demonstrate a current and sufficient academic knowledge of certified content areas to develop student knowledge
• Demonstrate an implementation of technology

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