The Conceptual Framework of Elizabeth City State University's Dr.
Helen Marshall Caldwell Department of Education and Psychology
is the foundation for the Teacher Education Program, which
prepares candidates to become 21st Century "Professional
Educators" in PK-12 schools. Through collaborative efforts of the
Local Educational Agencies, Family/Community and University,
the Dr. Helen Marshall Caldwell Department of Education &
Psychology's major focus is to prepare teachers and school leaders
who represent the:
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Global Competitor
Advocator for Diversity
Healthy and Responsible Citizen
Critical Thinker and Innovator
Embedded Technology User
Effective Communicator and Collaborator
The Dr. Helen Marshall Caldwell Department of Education &
Psychology's three curricular strands make up the core of the
curriculum. These are:
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Content Knowledge
Professional Knowledge
Pedagogical Knowledge
The six themes of the Conceptual Framework are continuously
assessed using the Interstate New Teachers Assessment and Support
Consortium (INTASC), Council for the Accreditation of Educator
Preparation (CAEP), North Carolina Department of Public
Instruction (NCDPI), North Carolina Standards for School
Executives (NCSSE), and Institutional Standards to improve the
quality of our program.
Dr. Helen Marshall Caldwell Department of Education and Psychology
Conceptual Framework: Themes and Elements
Global Competitor
-Designs and implements
instruction that develops
the analytic and creative
thinking skills of students
for a global 21st century
environment;
Advocator for
Diversity
-Creates a
classroom
environment of
inclusiveness;
-Recognizes and
values cultural
-Demonstrates knowledge influences on the
of scientific research
development of
based literacy instruction; students and self;
-Demonstrates respect for
a variety of global
cultures, customs, and
languages.
-Demonstrates a
variety of teaching
strategies to
accommodate the
needs of diverse
learners;
-Uses formative
assessment data to
make instructional
decisions to ensure
that all students
learn.
Healthy and
Responsible Citizens
Critical Thinker and
Innovator
Embedded Technology
User
Effective
Communicator and
Collaborator
-Promotes student
interest and motivation
by creating,
maintaining and
inviting, a respectful,
supportive, inclusive,
and flexible learning
environment;
-Uses and models critical
thinking and logic to interpret
information, draw
conclusions, and solve
problems;
-Understands the role of
technology in an
interconnected and global
environment;
-Demonstrates effective
verbal and nonverbal
communication skills;
-Creates positive,
nurturing relationships
with students;
-Models and promotes
a healthy, active
lifestyle;
-Provides opportunities
for students to make
responsible choices in a
respectful, supportive,
inclusive environment.
-Creates an environment for
students to be effective
leaders and responsible
decision-makers in a
supportive, inclusive
environment;
-Designs instruction that
requires students to
demonstrate various
perspectives and address the
interconnectedness of ideas
and knowledge.
-Values the contributions
that technology can make
to teaching and learning,
communication, and
assessment;
-Demonstrates flexibility
in utilizing current
technology in the
classroom; utilizes
technology systems to
assess student learning, to
maintain records, and to
communicate with others;
-Collaborates with
others to positively
impact student success
and to discover
innovative strategies that
will facilitate change,
make global
connections, and remove
barriers for 21st century
learning;
-Provides opportunities
for students to develop
and demonstrate
effective communication
and collaboration skills.
-Designs instruction that
encourages students to use
technology to conduct
research, solve problems,
collaborate with others,
and/or create musical,
artistic, or literary
compositions.
Approved on February 25, 2014