Introduction
History
Accreditation
The Student's Responsibility
History
Indiana University has been training teachers since 1851. The School of
Education at Bloomington began granting degrees in 1924, and the
Indianapolis campus granted its first degree in education in 1969. In
1975, the School of Education in Bloomington and
the Division of Education in Indianapolis merged to become a single
School of Education with two campuses. In some cases, programs remain
localized on a single campus, and many programs now allow students to
choose courses at either location. Consequently, students may earn the
degree or certification exclusively at the Bloomington or Indianapolis
campus, or they may combine credits earned at both locations. Today,
Indiana Universitys School of Education is one of Americas most respected
educational in
stitutions for the preparation of teachers, administrators, and
specialists in all areas of education. The School of Education has full
equality with the other professional schools of the university and grants
the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Education, Master of Science in
Education, Specialist in Education, and Doctor of Education.
The School of Education realizes the importance of creating and
maintaining a teacher-preparation program that balances specialized
knowledge with a broad liberal arts education and that affords each
student an opportunity to learn both theoretical principles of education
and practical teaching skills.
The purpose of undergraduate study in teacher education is to prepare
teachers who have:
- a strong, balanced general education with work in the
humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and physical and biological
sciences.
- a thorough understanding of the subject matter of their teaching
field or fields.
- the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- the competence to design and implement effective instruction
using a variety of instructional models.
- the competence to create an effective classroom climate.
- the commitment and capacity to design learning experiences that
foster critical thinking and decision making.
- an understanding of and ability to use computer technology.
- the ability to design appropriate evaluation strategies, both
quantitative and qualitative; and to appraise their instructional
effectiveness, as well as to assess the achievement of their students.
- the capacity to make sound judgments regarding the use of
instructional materials, including an ability to infer the assumptions
that may have guided instructional developers.
- the commitment and capacity to address issues of justice and
equity and a sensitivity to cultural differences and global concerns.
- the commitment and capacity to build effective relationships with
students, colleagues, and members of the community.
- an understanding of the relationship of the school to the larger
society.
- an understanding of the legal rights and responsibilities of
students, teachers, and schools.
- the commitment and capacity to approach their profession
ethically with a guiding set of responsible social and professional values.
- a commitment to continuing professional renewal.
- an understanding of how to make adaptations to meet the needs of
children with disabilities in the public schools.
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Top Accreditation
The School of Education is accredited by the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and by the North Central
Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. In addition, the Indiana
Professional Standards Board has approved all
teacher education programs offered through Indiana University at the
Bloomington and IUPUI campuses. Return to Top
The Student's Responsibility
The School of Education, in cooperation with the Indiana Professional
Standards Board, has established certain academic requirements for
earning a degree and/or licensure. The requirements vary according to the
chosen field of study. Advisors and directors assist students in planning
a program of study to satisfy requirements, but each student assumes
final responsibility for meeting all deadlines and completing all
requirements for certification and graduation. It is therefore
essential to be familiar with the licensing requirements set forth in the
School of Education Bulletin. If a student in the secondary (senior
high/junior high/middle school) or all-grade education program earns
certification while enrolled in a degree-granting program in another
school of the university, requirements for graduation in the
degree-granting school and requirements for certification in the School
of Education must both be satisfied. See the section of this bulletin
entitled How to Earn Teacher Certification While
Enrolled in
Other Schools of the University. Return to Top
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