Conceptual Framework

Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Evolving Changes to the Conceptual Framework 2
Vision of the School of Education 6
Mission of the School of Education 7
Philosophy and Purpose 8
Shared Beliefs 9
Goals 10
Knowledge, Skills and Dispositions 11

The Competent Educator

11

The Caring Educator

16

The Committed Educator

19
Coherence 22
Professional Commitments and Dispositions 23
Commitment to Diversity 24
Commitment to Technology 25
Candidate Proficiencies Aligned with Professional and State Standards 26

CSU Standards and Evidence Indicators for the Undergraduate
Programs

30

CSU Standards and Performance Indicators for the Masters in Education
(Elementary or Secondary)

33

CSU Standards and Performance Indicators for the Masters in
Educational Administration Programs

37
Developmental Progression of the Conceptual Framework for Undergraduate
Programs (Early Childhood; Elementary; Secondary Programs)
40
Developmental Progression of the Conceptual Framework for M.Ed. in Educational Administration 50
Bibliography 55
   
   
 
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