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Education Details
Our Mission
It is the mission of the Tabor College Education Program to prepare educators who are professionally competent and who embody the Christian virtues described in the Tabor College Mission. It is also the mission of the faculty involved in the Education programs to provide exemplary models of quality education to preservice educators.
Tabor College has been approved by the State of Kansas for teacher licensure in the following programs at the elementary and/or secondary level:“Tabor helped prepare me for the educational field by providing the opportunity to student teach in an urban environment and receive specialized training in educating students of diverse backgrounds.” – Diana Raugust (g’72), Member, Board of Directors, Wichita, KS
- Biology (6th-12th)
- Business Education (6th-12th)
- Chemistry (6th-12th)
- English Language Arts (6th-12th)
- Elementary (K-6)
- Health (PreK-12th)
- History & Government (6th-12th)
- Mathematics (6th-12th)
- Music (PreK-12th)
- Vocal Music (PreK-12th)
- Instrumental Music (PreK-12th)
- Physical Education (Pre K-12th)
- Special Education Interrelated (ACCK) (K-6th) (6th-12th)
Students seeking teacher licensure should consult with their advisor to determine appropriate core curriculum requirements.
Goals of the Tabor College Education Program
- Goal 1: Committed The graduates of the teacher education program have a passion for teaching and a love for students. They are life-long learners who have a strong desire to continue their professional development.
- Goal 2: Christian Values Graduates possess Christian values which incorporates the intellectual, physical, spiritual, and social dimensions of educating the child.
- Goal 3: Competent in Content and Pedagogy Upon the foundation of a strong general (liberal arts) education, graduates are knowledgeable and practicing the best teaching methods.
- Goal 4: Compassionate A compassionate educator demonstrates self-acceptance and a commitment to personal growth, a loving and a respectful attitude toward others, regardless of gender, ethnic/cultural, racial, and religious differences.
- Goal 5: Collaborative Leadership Graduates are committed to collaborative leadership which extends to the community of learners involved in the education of the child: parents, extended family, religious, and community leaders.
Programs in Special Education
Tabor College is a member of the Associated Colleges of Central Kansas (ACCK), and through that association, offers teacher education programs leading to licensure in special education. Both the State of Kansas and the nation have teacher shortages in special education. ACCK graduates generally have their choice of several positions.
In addition to licensure in Elementary Education, many of our students pursue a second area of licensure in Elementary Special Education (K- 6th). This special education endorsement is available through the ACCK, located in McPherson, KS. ACCK’s special education program has a strong reputation in Kansas.
Classroom Experience
Both Elementary and Secondary Education majors are placed in classrooms during each phase of the elementary program. Students start as freshmen observing in classrooms and gradually increase in assuming responsibilities until they are fully prepared for student teaching which is a full time clinical experience.
Licensure Test Results
For the academic year 2007-2008, Tabor College’s institutional pass rate for both the Principles of Learning and Teaching and the Elementary Curriculum & Assessment tests is 100% for program completers seeking licensure. The statewide pass rate on these two tests is 98% and 96% respectively.
Fewer than ten candidates completed the Principles of Learning and Teaching (7-12) and content assessments so pass rates are unavailable for our secondary programs.
Accreditation
The teacher education program at Tabor College holds its accreditation through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), which is considered the standard of excellence in teacher preparation. Our licensure programs meet the standards set forth by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE), allowing our graduates, upon successful completion of the PRAXIS exam, to apply for teaching licenses in the state of Kansas without further requirement. All surrounding states and most other states, in the United States, will reciprocate a Kansas license with some form of teaching license. Graduates of Tabor College Education Programs can receive their initial teaching license to teach in ACSI accredited schools free upon submitting their statement of faith.
