Principles and Standards

The Taylor University Fort Wayne Department of Education provides students with vigorous professional preparation in elementary. This occurs within a reflective framework of evangelical Christian values that integrates faith with liberal arts and professional training. Students will be equipped and empowered to have a profound influence on the educational growth of the students they teach in public, private and/or overseas school settings.

Realizing that the preparation of teachers is a university-wide responsibility, the Department of Education cooperates and collaborates with all other departments to ensure the development of high-quality general education and major fields of study. This comprehensive liberal arts curriculum structured within the general education requirements provides the foundation for subject-matter competence as well as lifelong learning, leadership, and continued growth in the teaching profession.

Interwoven into the professional preparation program is the demonstration of excellence in teaching as well as the emulation of the servant-leader model by faculty. As a result, students will be equipped to meet the needs of a diverse, pluralistic, global community.