Being A Creative Decision Maker

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Being A Creative Decision Maker

• The Conceptual Framework of the
• College of Education Professional Studies
• Jacksonville State University

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What is a Philosophy?

• What one values or believes in during the
  discovery of truth
• The underlying principles for the conduct of life
  or a field of knowledge

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Your Philosophy ?

• Why do you want to pursue a career in education?
  
• What are your values and dispositions concerning
  teaching?
• What is your philosophy of education?

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Conceptual Framework

• A Conceptual Framework is the underlying
  philosophy of a discipline.
• The Conceptual Framework of the College of
  Education Professional Studies describes the
  philosophy by which teachers and other
  professional school personnel are developed.
• The term Creative Decision Maker is used to
  articulate the philosophical principles governing
  the preparation of P-12 teachers and other
  professional school personnel in the College of
  Education Professional Studies.

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Creativity

• Would you describe yourself as creative?
• Creativity is an attitude
• Taking a fresh look at everyday life
• Effective teachers and other professional school
  personnel look at the ordinary and see the
  extraordinary

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The Creative Decision Maker

• Creative implies the education professional goes
  beyond the acquisition of basic facts to produce
  new and imaginative experiences and environments
  through which learning can take place.
• Decision Maker denotes the ability to make
  choices, draw conclusions, resolve issues, assess
  knowledge and skills, evaluate the results, and
  use these results to make judgments regarding the
  educational process.

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Goal of the College of Education Professional
Studies

• is to provide the pre-service teacher and
  other professional school personnel with the
  knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to
  provide a rich, productive learning environment
  for all students through creative decision-making
  practices.

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Knowledge-Skills-Dispositions Change

• Knowledge An awareness and understanding of the
  facts and principles.
• Skills An ability or proficiency expertness
  that comes from training and practice.
• Dispositions An aspect of ones nature that
  includes temperament, character, and
  personality. 
• Change
• What changes do students face today?
• What changes do teachers face today?

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Change

• The ability to make decisions is a fundamental
  component of creative change.
• There are various multicultural and global
  influences in todays education.
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The Eight Learning Outcomes of the Creative
Decision Maker

• I. Educational Theory and Research
• II. Content Pedagogy
• III. Diverse Learners
• IV. Teaching Strategies and Techniques
• V. Professionalism
• VI. Educational Environment
  
• VII. Communication and Technology
• VIII. Assessment

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• I. Theory Research
• Develop learning experiences based on principles
  of effective teaching
• Plan for varieties of learning styles
• Dispositions
• Values planning

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• II. Content Pedagogy
• Use multiple explanations of central concepts
• Create interdisciplinary learning experiences
• Dispositions
• Realizes content knowledge is ever evolving
• Values multiple perspectives

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• III. Diverse Learners
• Assess and design instruction that meets the
  students needs as they affect the Domains of
  Learning
• Dispositions
• Appreciates various learning styles
• Values and respects the diverse learner and
  student growth and development

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• IV. Teaching Strategies Techniques
• Continuously assess and adjust teaching
  strategies to fit the needs of learners
• Develop a variety of instructional strategies to
  assist students understanding
• Dispositions
• Appreciates the flexibility and reciprocity in
  the teaching process

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• V. Professionalism
• Seek out professional resources
• Draw upon professional colleagues
• Participate in professional activities
• Communicate with parents, teachers, and other
  professionals
• Dispositions
• Recognizes the responsibility for engaging in
  professional development

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• VI. The Educational Environment
• Create effective learning environments that
  incorporate participation and accountability
• Maximize class time that is conducive to learning
  
• Dispositions
• Appreciates the importance of a positive
  classroom climate for maximum learning
• Committed to continuous development of students
  abilities

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• VII. Impact of Communication Technology
• Model effective communication strategies
• Support and expand learner communication
• Implement a variety of communication tools and
  technologies
• Dispositions
• Value the importance of technology as an
  instructional tool
• Recognize the power of communication
• Be a thoughtful and reflective listener

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• VIII. The Importance of Assessment
• Implement a variety of formal and informal
  assessment techniques
• Evaluate effectiveness of classroom instruction
• Assess ones own teaching strategies
• Dispositions
• Value continuous assessment
• Committed to using assessment to promote student
  growth

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How do we develop the knowledge, skills, and
dispositions in pre-service teachers and other
professional personnel at JSU?

• Four levels of experiences in developing the
  Creative Decision Maker
• Classroom Content Pedagogy, Skill Acquisition,
  Analysis, and Comprehension
• Practicum Observations, Participation
• Experiences in Local Schools Volunteering,
  Hands-On Experiences
• Internships Direct Interaction with Students