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Program Description
The School of Education at Duquesne University
aspires to become “Home of the Nation’s
Leading Teachers.” The Leading Teacher Program
meets the standards of excellence for the practice
of teaching in the 21st century. Aspiring teachers
are challenged throughout the Leading Teacher
Program to develop beginning expertise in the
critical aspects of becoming a leading teacher
and to pursue continuous improvement in the following
domains:
- Domain I –Becoming a Learning Theorist
- this domain emphasizes an understanding of
pedagogy and the cognitive and affective process
that will address the learning needs of people
of all ages.
- Domain II –Becoming a Curriculum Designer
- this domain emphasizes curricular decisions
based on research theory, informed practice,
and recommendations of the learned societies.
- Domain III –Becoming an Expert in School
Context - this domain explores the intellectual,
ethical, cultural, economic, political, and
government influences upon schools including
traditional and emerging perspectives.
- Domain IV –Becoming a Master Practitioner
- this domain develops competence in instructional
strategies, technology, reflective practice,
school-community-professional linkages and academic
training.
- Domain V –Becoming an Instructional
Leader - this domain emphasizes the leader and
knowledge of self in relationship with the group
and the relationship with the community and
society.
Additionally, learning experiences that reflect
the themes of leadership, diversity, and technology
are infused throughout the Leading Teacher Program.
Leadership: A leading teacher
is a life long learner inspiring a community of
learners to pursue continuous improvement and
growth.
Diversity: A leading teacher
is an advocate, creating learning experiences
that demonstrate sensitivity, acknowledging students
of all abilities and valuing human differences.
Technology: A leading teacher
is an architect building learning environments
that acknowledge and incorporate the power of
technology.
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