- Become passionate about what
they teach: who they teach and how they teach
- Master content
(math, science and social studies) to a competency level that
allows them to develop a passion for that content;
- Master a
broad repertoire of assessments and teaching strategies that
are culturally, linguistically and content appropriate
to the developmental
level of students
- Apply a strong understanding of how
children develop intellectually, emotionally, socially and
physically in a diverse community
- Use the assets children bring
to learning from their home, their community and their experiences
- Have
high expectations of themselves and their children and adhere
to a Leave No Child Behind philosophy
- Become a community advocate
for the rights of all children
- Become a researcher with the
skills to study and find solutions to educational issues
affecting the quality
of education
students
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