The Department of Teaching and Learning is dedicated to preparing a diverse community of educators who are committed to educational equity. Our programs seek to foster a deep understanding of learning, development, effective teaching methods and the sociocultural context of schools. By developing these understandings, we prepare practitioners who ensure that every student’s linguistic and cultural knowledge is valued and who recognize that all students, including those with disabilities, are capable. These practitioners make a positive impact within schools, organizations and the broader community. We also seek to conduct research and prepare doctoral students to do research that has the potential to improve learning and teaching, especially for historically underserved populations.

Three components of our mission:

• Preparing Effective Teachers and Education Professionals (For more information, please review our Statement and Standards for Initial Teacher Preparation Programs [pdf].)
• Conducting Research and Contributing to Knowledge Base on Educational Practice
• Preparing Future Faculty and Researchers for Education