Education

Mary West, PhD, Dean of Education and Chairperson of Graduate Education

Division of Education Vision Statement

The Division of Education will continually transform itself into a regionally acclaimed center for teaching and learning in the Midwest.  Rooted in the spiritual tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati and the Catholic intellectual tradition of free and open inquiry in search of truth, the Division will be known for its innovative programs in higher education for preparing highly qualified educators and leaders.

Education Division Mission Statement

The Division of Education prepares competent, collaborative, caring, and reflective practitioners who uphold the tradition of social responsibility, academic excellence, and personal integrity of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati.

Core Values of the Department

The focus of the Division of Education is to produce teachers who know their subject matter well, are skilled in pedagogy, are nurturing and supportive of their students while holding them to high academic standards, and are reflective practitioners engaged in professional growth. In carrying out this charge, the department has committed to the following core values which support both the college’s and department’s mission statements.

• We promote critical thinking and reflective practices with all students.
• We teach students to have respect for themselves and others through collaboration and service.
• We encourage students to participate in professional development and scholarship.
• We value and model ethical conduct.
• We value a knowledge and appreciation of diversity.

Candidate Competencies

Based on the department mission and core values, the Division of Education claims that its graduates meet the following standards which are derived from the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession and TEAC principles.

1. Content knowledge - The candidate articulates accurate subject matter and applies that knowledge in planning and presenting lessons aligned with content standards. 
2. Learner characteristics - The candidate incorporates knowledge of how students learn and how diverse experiences affect learning when planning and presenting lessons aligned with content standards.
3. Instructional strategies - The candidate applies a variety of scientifically-based, data-driven instructional strategies based on learning goals, assesses student's progress toward these goals, and differentiates instruction based on student needs and assessment results.
4. Learning environment - The candidate creates and manages a learning environment that encourages active, engaged learning and respect for others.
5. Professional responsibilities - The candidate engages in reflective practice, promotes collaboration among peers, families and communities, and takes on opportunities for professional development.