The College of Education and Human Development is home to several innovative centers and institutes that focus on developing new understandings about teaching and learning, reaching historically underserved populations, and providing hands-on experience for students as they develop as professionals within their field of study.
In the spirit of fulfilling Temple University's historic mission, the college makes supporting the needs of schools and communities a top priority. This commitment is reflected by extensive outreach and services provided to communities in Philadelphia and beyond.
Our pioneering research enterprise focuses on breakthroughs that enhance people’s everyday lives. These breakthroughs have an impact on Philadelphia and communities across the nation. Our faculty conduct well-designed investigations that add to the knowledge base used to inform educational policy and practice. A sample of current grant-funded research is listed below. Use the directory to learn more about our faculty researchers.
Drs. Boyle, Dowdy, Gilmour, Tincani, and Travers recently received a $2.5 million grant from the Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education to train special education PhD students who wish to pursue leadership careers and conduct research on evidence-based practices for students with disabilities.
- Drs. Sniad and Neugebauer received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support Undergraduate Early Childhood Education students to earn the PA ESL Specialist Certificate while completing their initial certification program requirements.
- Drs. Gould-Taylor and Burke and the Institute on Disabilities recently received a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to form the Inclusive Health Equity Collaborative (IHEC) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in recognition of the disproportionate impact on people with disabilities, including those with mental health concerns and aging populations. The mission is to promote health equity during the pandemic and improve the everyday health and well-being of our communities.
- Drs. Wasik, Hindman, and Byrnes received a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to develop Story Talk-Kindergarten (ST-K), a multifaceted intervention that will support teachers through training and coaching to use evidence-based book reading and extension activities to increase vocabulary knowledge in low-income kindergartners.