



About Faculty Practices
Exemplary faculty practices are innovative methods of conveying both knowledge and experience to teacher candidates in such a way as to prepare them to excel as leaders in the classroom.
Such practices may be the work on one faculty member, a group of faculty members or a department-wide practice in a teacher preparation program.
Exemplary Defined
Exemplary faculty practices are those that provide teacher candidates a deep understanding of both content and the ability to put that content into classroom practice.
The ability to effectively translate knowledge into student learning helps make the difference between ordinary teachers and exceptional teachers.
Key Practice Elements
Exemplary faculty practices share a common thread of creativity and innovation in their design.
These practices are intended to provide the optimum environment for teacher candidates to put learning theory into practice. Often, exemplary faculty practices sharpen one or more key teaching competencies.