As part of a liberal arts college with a student-managed work program which fosters critical thinking, effective communication, responsibility to the larger community, and reflective professional practice, the teacher preparation program in the Blackburn College Department of Education strives to provide candidates with excellent preparation for becoming productive citizens and effective educators.

Teacher Education Program Candidate Performance Goals

Candidates will be committed to engage in reflective practice, to acquire content knowledge, to practice pedagogical skills, and to demonstrate professional dispositions, which will enhance the learning of their future students and will promote positive educational experiences for all students.