|
Since it was built at the start of the twentieth century, St Mary’s
has acquired a proud reputation in providing high-quality
teacher education. The courses provided range from undergraduate
through to master’s level. Our teaching and research reflect
our commitment to the highest standards of professional practice
and to social justice, inclusion and the community.
At St Mary’s University College we believe that our mission
is to prepare excellent teachers who in turn can lead and inspire
our children in a life of learning and who will pass on the beliefs,
values, knowledge and skills necessary for leading a life of full
participation in society.
Teaching is more than a mere job, it is truly a vocation. Teachers
must believe in their vocation and the importance of their responsibilities
for the future of each individual child and the well-being of
society as a whole. In our teacher education courses we aim to
provide teachers who have:
- a liking and caring for children and are sensitive to their
needs;
- an enthusiasm about teaching and commitment to the value of
the educational process;
- a belief in the promotion of equal opportunities; recognising
and celebrating differences occasioned by race, religion, gender,
class and special need through adoption of non-discriminatory
policies;
- a willingness to learn, a confidence to constructively reflect,
and an openness to change and innovation; and,
- a lively and inquisitive mind, and a range of cultural, intellectual
and other personal interests.
These attributes reflect the Core Values set forth by the General
Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI).
|
