Department of Teaching & Learning

Vision

The Department of Teaching & Learning will be a recognized leader in preparing teachers and professionals for a diverse and global society through excellence in teaching, scholarship and service.

Mission

The Department of Teaching & Learning is dedicated to the scholarly pursuit and dissemination of knowledge to aid in the professional development of teachers, teacher educators, and scholars at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. We engage in teaching, research, and service that inform exemplary policy and practice at all levels of education, from early childhood through higher education. Through our practice, scholarly pursuits, and service to the educational community, we emphasize, embrace and reflect upon the intertwined processes of teaching and learning. We believe that there exists a compelling interest for all educators and educational institutions to foster diverse learning environments, thus enhancing students’ abilities to appreciate cultural diversity and operate as a productive citizen of a global society.