The knowledge base of the School of Education can best be understood in relationship to the ideals of Andrews University: Spiritus, Mens, Corpus. To faculty and students at Andrews, a God-centered world view is the base upon which is built a rigorous pursuit of knowledge and excellence in scholarship. General knowledge implies evidence that includes the perceptions of more than a single individual. It incorporates information which is convincing not only to oneself but to others. Although intuition and individual insights have a place in the process of inquiry, they may lead to absurd claims if not checked against other methods of knowing. There are numerous sources of knowledge—experimental research, authority, observation, personal experience, collective experience, logic, revelation, and intuition. The categories of knowledge that teachers need to promote among students include content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and a knowledge of the learners.

Conceptual Framework

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