The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit has identified 15 performance indicators for candidates to demonstrate that they are principled educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective, and ethical professionals:

Knowledgeable Principled Educational Leaders…

1. have mastered the subject matter of their field of professional study and practice;
2. utilize the knowledge gained from developmental and learning theories to establish and implement an educational program that is varied, creative, and nurturing;
3. model instructional and leadership theories of best practice;
4. integrate appropriate technology to enhance learning;
5. demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.

Reflective Principled Educational Leaders…

6. develop and describe their philosophy of education and reflect upon its impact in the teaching and learning environment;
7. develop and manage meaningful educational experiences that address the needs of all learners with respect for their individual and cultural experiences;
8. construct, foster, and maintain a learner-centered environment in which all learners contribute and are actively engaged;
9. apply their understanding of both context and research to plan, structure, facilitate, and monitor effective teaching and learning in the context of continual assessment;
10. reexamine their practice by reflectively and critically asking questions and seeking answers.

Ethical Principled Educational Leaders…

11. demonstrate commitment to a safe, supportive, learning environment;
12. embrace and adhere to appropriate professional codes of ethics;
13. value diversity and exhibit a caring, fair, and respectful attitude and respect toward all cultures;
14. establish rapport with students, families, colleagues, and communities;
15. meet obligations on time, dress professionally, and use language appropriately.

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