Division of Professional Studies

Curriculum and Instruction

The Bennett College’s professional educators’ programs is approved by the North Carolina State Board of Education.

“Bennett College is renowned for its intimate, engaging learning community that produces phenomenal women scholars and global leaders.” The Bennett College Educator Preparation Program aims to be recognized nationally for its inclusive, teacher preparation program, the completers of which are model educators based on their professionalism, expertise in student centered pedagogy, commitment to reflective teaching practice, and advocacy for global distinctive attitudes and knowledge for learning environments for positive change in education. The Bennett College EPP aligns with the four foci of the college as it prepares future educators.

Mission

Preparing Teachers As Facilitators of Learning in the Contemporary Global Community

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction is committed to the preparation of teachers as educational leaders and facilitators of learning for a diverse population of students through the development and understanding of content, learning theory and teaching practices that address the interrelatedness of the cognitive, emotional, social, psychomotor and affective domains.  It is also the Unit’s mission to provide local, regional, national, and international leadership in teacher education.

To enable the department to achieve its vision, the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the Division of Professional Studies is committed to the preparation of teachers as facilitators of learning through:

  1. the development and understanding of learning theory and teaching practices that address the interrelatedness of the cognitive, emotional, social, psychomotor, and affective domains
  2. to provide local, regional, national and international leadership in teacher education
  3. for the Curriculum & Instruction administrative unit seeks to facilitate this preparation through leadership with a diverse and global context.

North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards (NCPTS) General  

  1. Teachers Demonstrate Leadership
  2. Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students.
  3. Teachers know the content they teach.
  4. Teachers facilitate learning for their students
  5. Teachers reflect on their practice

Department of Curriculum and Instruction Program Goals

To fulfill the Mission of Curriculum & Instruction each program develops specific performance objectives based on nine (9) overarching Department of Education Professional Program goals:

  1. Goal 1: Faculty and candidates demonstrate effective reflective teaching practices based on theories of teaching and learning
  2. Goal 2: Faculty and candidates demonstrate effective reflective practices based on Diversity/Global Studies
  3. Goal 3: Faculty and candidates demonstrate effective performance-based assessment
  4. Goal 4: Faculty and candidates demonstrate effective developmental Behaviors
  5. Goal 5: Faculty and candidates demonstrate effective educational Related Legislation and Litigation
  6. Goal 6: Faculty and candidates demonstrate effective ethical and professional Behaviors
  7. Goal 7: Faculty and candidates demonstrate effective commitment to financial Literacy
  8. Goal 8: Faculty and candidates demonstrate effective participation in leadership development
  9. Goal 9: Faculty and candidates demonstrate effective professional responsibilities in Integrated Technology literacy

Contact

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Bennett College
​Black Hall Building, ​Room 204A
900 East Washington Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone:  (336) 517-​2178

Undergraduate Programs in Education

Degrees Offered

  • Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (K-6)
  • Bachelor of Science in Special Education

Licensure Areas

  • Elementary Education (K–6)
  • Special Education