Education Objectives

The Center plans the core competencies of future teachers in light of NSYSU's educational goals, professional needs, its areas of strength, and students' essential skills. An integrated curriculum supports the professional preparation of student teachers.

From Academic Year 2019–20

In response to Taiwan's curriculum guidelines for 12-Year Basic Education, the Center's overarching goal is to prepare outstanding secondary school teachers who combine professional educational principles, a commitment to service, and interdisciplinary expertise. Its four educational objectives are subject knowledge and literacy, pedagogical content knowledge, professional teaching and administrative skills, and the use of technology in subject teaching.

In accordance with the standards for pre-service teacher education, the Center develops five professional competencies, seeking to prepare dedicated teachers with professional expertise, care for learners, and readiness for the future.

Understand Educational Principles and Practice

Build subject expertise, a range of teaching strategies, and flexible assessment skills. Understand educational theory and develop the ability to investigate, think critically, and make reasoned arguments.

Understand and Respect Learners' Development and Needs

Plan suitable curricula for different learning needs while developing collaboration, group communication, and the ability to draw on knowledge across disciplines.

Plan Appropriate Curricula, Teaching, and Varied Assessments

Combine creative instructional design and information technology with interdisciplinary learning to plan suitable teaching and assessment.

Create a Positive Learning Environment and Provide Appropriate Guidance

Apply positive support and classroom management principles to create a safe, welcoming classroom and support each student's development.

Uphold and Practice Professional Ethics

Develop communication, problem-solving, critical inquiry, and a commitment to continued professional growth.

Through Academic Year 2018–19

The Center's overarching goal was to prepare outstanding interdisciplinary secondary school teachers and education administrators with professional educational principles and a commitment to service. Its focus encompassed subject knowledge and literacy, pedagogical content knowledge, professional teaching and administrative skills, and educational technology.

Its eight core competencies were inquiry, critical thinking and argumentation; subject knowledge; varied teaching strategies and flexible assessment; curriculum planning; classroom management; collaboration and group communication; information technology; and creative instructional design.

How the Goals Fit Together

The Center describes the relationship among its overarching educational purpose, four objectives, and eight core competencies or five professional competencies as three concentric circles.

Inner circle: Like an axle setting the direction of travel, it represents the Center's overarching educational purpose.
Middle circle: Like a chassis providing a stable foundation, it represents the four educational objectives.
Outer circle: Like tires supporting movement, it represents the eight core competencies or five professional competencies.