DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Mission Statement:

Teacher as Servant Leader

As part of a Christian learning community at Bethel University, the Department of Education seeks to prepare educational leaders for service in public and private schools:

who are reflective practitioners and who pursue continued personal learning and professional renewal;

who are knowledgeable and competent in their subject matter;

who understand how students learn and develop, and who facilitate learning through effective teaching;

who establish collaborative relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members who differ in personality, racial/ethnic background, family characteristics, socioeconomic status, and ability;

and whose Christian world view provides a strong moral framework characterized by integrity and compassion.