As a Teaching Major at the University of Northern Iowa,
I pledge that I shall:

Develop a knowledge
Of human development, learning and sociocultural factors
as the essential basis for pedagogical decision-making.

Develop skills
of observation, reflection, decision-making, and leadership.

Develop those literacy, numeracy,
and critical and creative thinking abilities and ethical values associated with
the concept of an educated person.
Gain knowledge of and the ability to use
effective teaching skills and techniques and effective communication skills.

Develop the ability to transform content knowledge
into pedagogical content, knowledge
appropriate to future professional responsibilities.

Demonstrate a commitment to professional development
and growth incorporating adaptation and creative responses
to changes in our society.

Demonstrate a growing sense of professional responsibility
to the profession and those it serves.

Demonstrate an awareness and understanding
of the social and moral responsibility
that underlies the practice of the profession.

In this way I can become a teacher
who is a
responsible, reflective decision maker in a global society.

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