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The College of Education at Rowan University following link: has a rich history of preparing highly effective educators for South Jersey and beyond. For over https://academics.rowan.edu/ 90 years, the college has been engaged in teacher education/ESP/outreach/index.html preparation and professional development, un- dergirded by a commitment to excellence in edu- cation and innovation. The time has come to look toward our future, by creating teacher prepara- tion opportunities for high school students, today. This school-university partnership creates a pipeline of unique recruit- ment and retention, pairing interested students with trained teacher facilitators and university experts. Aligned with the university’s strategic priorities in access, affordability, quality, and serving as an economic engine, Rowan University will continue to produce effective teachers prepared to serve in our local, national, and global community. Rowan University has committed itself to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap, military status, marital status, or other factors prohibited by law. TEACHER ACADEMY
Inspiring tomorrow’s teacher leaders, today.
Themes for Discovery College of Education What is the Rowan University Teacher Academy? Human Growth and Development
Mission The RU Teacher Academy is a pre-college Teaching for Social Justice academic program for high school students To positively impact and develop local, interested in exploring a career in teaching. Culturally Responsive Pedagogy regional, national and global educational Students will engage in a myriad of experi- Assessment and Technology communities by: ences to include: observing classrooms, collaborating with partners in the field engaging with teacher candidates and edu- to promote learning and the mental cators through a dynamic curriculum, and and physical health of diverse learners reflecting upon their learning experiences. in all settings integrating teaching, research, and ser- vice to advance knowledge in the field
preparing and supporting professionals through the development of knowledge, skills and dispositions with the ultimate goal of ensuring equita- REIMAGINING EDUCATION ble educational opportunities for all learn- “We are reimagining teacher prepa- ers. ration by ensuring the pipeline of Vision the next generation of teachers
The College of Education will be a lead- In partnership with Rowan University’s equipped to meet the changing de- ing force in preparing and supporting re- College of Education, students could mands of the profession. Partici- flective practitioners who use education to have access to college courses through a pants in the teacher academy are en- transform our global society. dual credit program. In addition, on- campus visits are planned as well as op- gaged in relevant and meaningful portunities for ongoing engagement experiences that translate to a more with university faculty and teacher can- informed and committed group of didates. prospective teachers.”
-Dean Monika Shealey