What are the 5 mission competencies at GCU?
Each competency has been expounded upon to provide a consistent understanding of the extent of these competencies:
- Global Citizen:
- Critical Thinker:
- Effective Communicator:
- Responsible Leader:
- The Mission must be seen from the context of the Christian Heritage:
Why are professional dispositions of learners important in educational settings GCU?
The Professional Dispositions of Learners and the Model Code of Ethics for Educators are essential to the continuation of education both for teachers and students. These are the qualities, skills and attributes that will be embedded into everyone’s lives and have a long-lasting impact on their professional careers.
What is GCU known for?
Grand Canyon University is known for being the largest Christian university in the US and the planet, based on the number of students — nearly 100,000 students attend it. The school is also known for offering both traditional and online degrees. The majority of its students are non-traditional.
What is critical thinking at GCU?
Critical thinking is the ability to apply logic and problem solving to a problem or situation.
What is the purpose of the Student Success Center at GCU?
The Student Success Center is a hub for all the resources available to you as a student at GCU. It includes writing templates, tutorials, style guides, plagiarism prevention tools, college specific… It definitely is a great resource.
Why is it important for a teacher candidate to examine his or her dispositions and beliefs about teaching and learning for all students?
Candidates demonstrate fairness, empathy and compassion based on their belief that everyone can learn. Candidates actively seek out multiple perspectives and diverse experiences to address the academic, interpersonal and emotional needs of ALL learners.