College of Education
PO Box 5774
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5774
(928) 523-2611
Copyright © 2010
Value and Vision Statement
PRAXIS Core Values
Learner-centered education (NAU: Candidate Success)
We value programs that give candidates the greatest chance of success by including components that are experiential and collaborative (often in mutually-beneficial partnerships with schools), problem-centered, reflection-oriented, outcome-based, research guided, and technology-rich. We are committed to modeling effective learner-centered practices and
dispositions.
Commitment to Diversity (NAU:Educational Access; Diversity)
We actively promote diversity among administration, faculty, staff and candidates. We endorse respect for diversity in our curriculum and pedagogical applications.
Innovation and inquiry (NAU: Excellence in Education)
We focus on research that serves the organizations for which we prepare professionals, and we view our mission as incorporating new knowledge into the preparation of professionals and spreading this knowledge to the practitioners already in the field.
Advocacy (NAU: Integrity and Civility)
We believe that advocacy for learners and for equitable and effective institutions is a central
responsibility.
Life-long Learning (NAU: Excellence in Education)
We believe in the concept of continuous learning for personal and professional development and strive to instill that value in our candidates. Integral to this is our commitment to prepare candidates in the use of appropriate technologies both as learners and education professionals.
