Lindenwood University - School of Education

School of Education - Dean's Welcome

Dean’s Welcome

Welcome to the Lindenwood University School of Education webpage! We are dedicated to creating an environment where students become an interwoven community of professional learners dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students. Our dedicated and outstanding faculty prepare highly qualified professional educators through best practices and carefully developed programs. Our students benefit from strong partnerships with local and regional school districts. Additionally, our graduates enjoy a lifetime of continuing development opportunities and supportive relationships from their fellow classmates as well as Lindenwood faculty.

We invite you to learn more about our School by contacting the advisors listed in the link to the left for specific programs. We would be very pleased to hear from you!

Dr. Cynthia Bice-Dean, School of Education
Department of Teacher Education
Department of Educational Leadership
Department of Counseling
Department of Health and Fitness Sciences

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"Teaching and Leading as an Art and a Science"
The School of Education agrees that the general outcome of the teacher education program must be teaching professionals that believe and implement teaching as a blend of “Art” and “Science” as represented by the Beauty and Mechanism of the Spellmann Clock Tower… Teaching as an art because teaching is a craft that must be learned and applied in an authentic environment. Teaching as a science because it must be influenced by research and best practice for optimal student learning to be achieved... The conceptual framework for Lindenwood University Teacher Preparation Program is driven by the Mission Statement of the University and the eleven Standards for Beginning Teachers in Missouri.

Eleven Standards of Teacher Education
1.2.1 Understands the teaching field; 1.2.2 Understands student development; 1.2.3 Understands diverse approaches to learning; 1.2.4 Understands curriculum performance standards; 1.2.5 Understands a variety of instructional practices; 1.2.6 Uses individual and group motivation; 1.2.7 Models effective communication; 1.2.8 Uses formal and informal assessment; 1.2.9 Is a reflective practitioner; 1.2.10 Fosters positive relationships; 1.2.11 Understand and applies technology.