The Conceptual Framework In The SNU Teacher Education Program

To be a member of the SNU Teacher Education Program, one has to know the Conceptual Framework inside and out. The Conceptual Framework is a “building” that represents each teacher candidate as become a Professional Decision Maker. In the illustration of the Conceptual Framework, there are four steps at the bottom of the building. These four steps represent the foundational nature of the program which are: SNU, general education, specialization, and professional education. Above these steps are the pillars. The pillars represent specific characteristics of the program and candidates. At the top of the building is what the candidate should accomplish when ready to graduate from this program, which is to be a “life-long learner”. Then they are ready to become a Professional Decision Maker. In this paper, I will be describing how I interpret the Conceptual Framework and how it applies to my own experience in the SNU Teacher Education Program.
The first step of the Conceptual Framework is SNU, also known as …show more content…
This pillar is very important for teacher candidates. This could very easily make or break whether someone wants to continue in the SNU Teacher Education Program. I believe that my field experiences so far have really encouraged my decision to become a teacher. The first way that these experiences have encouraged me is by observing great teachers. My first teacher that I observe was amazing! She was an out of the box thinker and really had the kids be involved. The second way that these experiences have encouraged me is by seeing the view from the teacher. I got to see what school was like from the teacher perspective, while before I was always the student. The third way that these experiences have encouraged my decision is by knowing that no teacher is perfect. Every teacher has a bad day, and some things won’t go their way. Through these observations, I saw how to teachers deal with these