Mission, Vision & Goals

School of Education

Read about the strong mission, vision and goals that guide the PennWest Edinboro School of Education.

Mission

The mission of the School of Education at Edinboro is to improve the physical health, mental health and education of the region’s children and their families.

Vision

PennWest Edinboro prepares highly qualified teacher candidates and related professionals who effectively facilitate learning. Through knowledge, skills, dispositions, experiences and understanding of our diverse and global society, our candidates successfully contribute to the future of their students, to their own professional development and to the well-being of the larger community.

Goals

School of Education teacher candidates will:

• Embrace diversity
• Demonstrate effective pedagogical skills, content knowledge, and knowledge of the learner
• Utilize community resources
• Engage in professional development and lifelong learning
• Make informed decisions
• Contribute to the community through civic action
• Use motivational and management skills
• Integrate technology
• Communicate effectively
• Creatively plan, adapt and assess instruction

Contact Us

School of Education
140 Butterfield Hall
310 Scotland Road
Edinboro, PA 16444
Phone: 814-732-2724