The Department of Teaching and Learning holds educational research and the preparation of educators at all levels as its central mission. The department ensures that its professional education programs are based on essential knowledge, established and current research findings, and sound professional practice. Our mission is accomplished through:

• Preparing educators who empower students as active and literate participants in a democratic and global society through a focus on core academics and essential skills
• Concentrating on Common Core State Standards that provide a consistent, clear message regarding curricular priorities
• Establishing collaborative partnerships with schools to support the preparation of educators for diverse communities
• Using digital technologies to provide equitable educational opportunities
• Creating and applying evidence-based research across all professional teaching areas, with particular emphasis on national concerns such as reading, mathematics, science, and technology, is a socially just approach.