2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Teaching and Learning
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The Department of Teaching and Learning consists of dedicated faculty with extensive teaching experience. We offer programs that prepare educators to embrace equity, model and foster inquiry, and utilize innovative practices that engage students and support them in reaching their fullest potential.
We serve current and prospective teachers who seek licensure, endorsements, certificates, and/or graduate-level study.
Courses of Study Offered
The Department of Teaching and Learning (T&L) offers unique opportunities for both preservice and in-service teachers. We offer Inclusive Early Childhood Education; Elementary and Secondary Initial License Certificate programs. Our secondary education content areas are English, World Languages, and Social Studies. Those interested in secondary Math and Science will complete the UCCSTeach program, an inquiry-based program modeled after the highly successful UTeach program. Our Alternative Licensure Program (ALP) is offered for secondary licensure (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Languages) with online course availability and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction option.
Mission
We prepare teachers, leaders, and counselors who embrace equity, inquiry, and innovation.
Goals
- Embrace equity, diversity, and social justice
- Ensure high-quality preparation of education and counseling professionals
- Engage in research-based inquiry and practice
- Provide continual professional growth opportunities
- Infuse and enhance the use of technology
- Collaborate with campus and community partners to effect change
- Work across college and university to optimize efficiency and effectiveness
Faculty
- Professor: Patrick McGuire (Acting Chair), Christi Kasa, Mark Malone, Ronald Martella
- Associate Professors: Katie Anderson-Pence (Associate Dean), Grant Clayton, Lissanna Follari, Leslie Grant, Christi Kasa, Scott Kupferman, Monica Yoo
- Assistant Professors: Katie McCabe, Kathleen Randolph, Kylie Swanson, Ji Hyun Oh
- Clinical Assistant Professor: Daniel DeCelles (Director of Teacher Education)
- Senior Instructors: Timothy Callahan, Cory Gavitt, Mary Hanson, Josie Smith, Curtis Turner
- Instructors: Amy Battin, Ashley Lawless, Kristi Maida
Programs of Study
Degrees and Licensures
Endorsements and Certificates
Visit our website for more information on the endorsement and certificate programs.
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