University of Akureyri

Vision of education: The central purpose of schooling is to educate students to become mature, fair and responsible individuals. Therefore the Faculty of Education emphasises the education of teachers who are capable of critical and reflective evaluation of educational issues, and have the knowledge, skills and values, that enable them to take on the responsibilities that education assigns to them.

Vision of students: Schools are for all students and in schools all students should have equal opportunities for education. Therefore the Faculty of Education gives emphasis to education that equips teachers with the knowledge, skills and values to meet the needs of different individuals and nurture their general education.

Vision of teachers: Teachers are the backbone of schooling. Therefore the Faculty of Education aims to educate teachers to become creative professionals who have sound knowledge of the teaching profession and the skills to apply it in classrooms; who are knowledgeable of their students‘ learning and development; of subjects and curriculum, of successful teaching organisation, and understand of the importance of maintaining equality in education.

Vision of schools: An essential part of teachers’ professional development takes place in schools. Therefore the Faculty of Education aspires to educate teachers who have the knowledge, skills and motivation to lead and take responsibility for the development of schools as learning communities where everyone can sustain their professional development and learn with each other and from each other.

Vision of research: Research is an essential part of education. Therefore the Faculty of Education strongly emphasises that its staff are active researchers in the academic fields of the Faculty. Furthermore the Faculty aspires to educate teachers to become competent researchers in their own schools in order to enhance their own professional development and the improvement of schools.