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THE MISSION OF THE
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
EXCELLENCE AND DIVERSITY THROUGH
PEOPLE, IDEAS AND INNOVATION
Our mission is the study and
practice of education through teaching, research and service. We address
critical education issues; test new ideas and approaches to teaching and
learning; educate professionals who can facilitate human growth and
development in schools, homes, communities, and workplaces; and prepare
students for participation in a complex society.
In carrying out our mission, we value
excellence in all that we do; diversity of people and perspectives; relationships
of service, accountability, collaboration, and advocacy; the discovery,
discussion, and dissemination of ideas; and innovation in teaching, technology
and leadership.
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The Conceptual
Framework for Professional Education
The COE at the University of New Mexico
believes preservice education should help individuals develop professional
understandings, practices and identities. The MSET 365 curricula addresses
the following:
Understandings
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Human Growth and Development: how technology
can be used to support learning for students of varying ages, linguistic
and cultural backgrounds, and those with special needs.
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Pedagogy: how technology can be infused into
instruction grounded in the basics of effective instructional design.
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Technology: how to use current technology
both instructionally and for perseonal productivity.
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Nature of Knowledge: how knowledge is constructed
within social contexts and technology's role in supporting knowledge construction
and the establishment of social contexts.
Practices
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Learner-Centered: how technology resources
and skills can support of learner-centered instructional practices.
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Contextual: how technology resources can provide
authentic social contexts for learning
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Coherent: how instructional practices are
aligned
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Culturally Responsive: how technology resources
acan support learning of all students
Professional Identity
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Communication: how technology resources can
support the sharing of ideas in a variety of formats
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Ethical Behavior: how to use technology resources
ethically
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Last updated: 1/7/2008
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