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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