Theme:
The Saint Michael's College Education Department is committed to awakening and sustaining the spirit of teaching and learning through nurturing the following characteristics in ourselves and in our students.
Dignity and Diversity
We are committed to a deep respect for the dignity and inherent worthiness of each person. We honor all dimensions of human development and emphasize the distinct gifts, needs and interests of each learner. We are also committed to the inclusion of diverse cultural values and knowledge. As a result, we embrace and model varied learning and teaching methodologies.
Character and Community
We view teaching as an ethical calling through which we and our students can nurture the moral dimensions of our lives, including our sense of social responsibility and our leadership qualities within a context of compassionate relationships. The qualities we strive to promote include the development of integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, empathy, humility, and the courage to act on one's principles in pursuit of both educational and social change.
Knowledge and Wisdom
Our search for knowledge and wisdom is strongly grounded in liberal arts tradition, which incorporates mastery of a discipline, interdisciplinary perspectives, and an increasing sense of responsibility for one's own learning. We value the habits of mind of intellectual curiosity and persistence, critical thinking, self-reflection, and imagination, and we apply them to challenges within schools and the larger culture.