Valencia's West Campus Mathematics
Division will foster appreciation of the beauty of mathematics,
and will produce students accomplished in its application.
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Essential Competencies of a Valencia Educator |
Values |
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Measure
Valencia’s Core Competencies: Think, Value, Communicate, Act |
We
value the cognitive processes required to learn mathematical
problem solving. |
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We
value the growth provided by working with concepts that are
different and challenging. |
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Demonstrate Professional Commitment |
We
value a sense of community within the department and the
college. |
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Demonstrate Learning-centered Teaching Strategies |
We
value sensitivity to the individual styles of learners. |
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Incorporate LifeMap concepts as tools for learning |
We
value personal interaction with learners as a means of
assisting them technically and encouraging them in their
work. |
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Form an
inclusive learning environment that respects diverse talents
and ways of learning |
We
value accessibility for learners to the resources of the
department. |
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Engage
in the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SofTL) |
We
value the discipline and perseverance it takes to learn as a
lifelong process. |
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Use
Assessment as a tool for learning |
We
value on-going feedback and assessment of the department's
effectiveness in meeting the needs of Valencia's learning
community. |
Students 
