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 * //Conceptual Framework//**

The Mount Mary College teacher education program is based on a conceptual framework illustrated by the **//Visionary Decision Maker//** model, a unifying theme or metaphor that reflects the central intent and character of the entire program. The conceptual framework is rooted in the Mission of Mount Mary College and the Education Department Mission and Beliefs.

The Mount Mary College Mission specifically commits “to excellence in teaching and learning with an emphasis on thinking critically. The baccalaureate curriculum integrates the liberal arts with career preparation for women of diverse ages and personal circumstances; the programs at the [|graduate level] provide opportunities for both men and women to enhance their professional excellence.”

In keeping with Mount Mary College's mission, the mission of the Education Department is to offer programs that prepare teachers to be visionary decision makers. To become a visionary decision maker, the teacher needs to see clearly. __Through college classroom studies, clinical experiences and personal and professional development, the teacher develops an array of lenses in__ the areas of liberal arts, __subject specialty__, personal and __professional knowledge in order to give focus and insight to all she does.__

This mission is supported by a number t areas, complemented by methods appropriate to those disciplines, to ensure their competence in teaching. __I tried to highligh this section on content and it deleted!__//


 * //Vision of Mathematics and Science Teacher Education//**

Within this context, teacher education in the areas of mathematics and science is committed to ...