Mission Statement

The mission of the Teacher Education Program at Union University is to prepare highly effective educators within an environment of sensitivity, reflection, and faith.

Description of the Statement

Effective educators demonstrate knowledge in their respective fields; sensitivity to students' diverse learning needs; reflection in scholarship and inquiry; motivation of their students becoming life-long learners; and a careful examination of their worldview and integration of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).

Goals

On completion of the Teacher Education Program, students will have developed:

1. Understanding of the growth and development of children and adolescents and sensitivity to their diverse learning needs;
2. Academic competence in a broad base of general education and in a major appropriate for the licensure being sought
3. Knowledge of a variety of effective teaching methods and materials which utilize skills that effectively apply content knowledge and knowledge of children and adolescents to the learning environment;
4. Awareness that teachers need continuing professional growth to remain effective and desire to pursue further study;
5. Knowledge of the ethical and professional responsibilities of teachers and an understanding of the teacher's role as a leader in the community;

6. A desire, as a graduate of Union University, to have a lifestyle that demonstrates Christian values.