Educational Studies
A page within Educational Studies
Our focus
The primary purpose of the Department of Educational Studies (DES) is to advance teaching and learning while preparing teacher leaders for a global society.
We prepare teacher candidates to become teachers who ground curriculum in the lives of students; who embrace multicultural perspectives and uphold just teaching practices; value academically rigorous curriculum; and are culturally sensitive.
We prepare students to...
- Engage in reflection
- Celebrate diversity
- Research practice
- Focus on teaching
- Engage in service
- Use technology
- Create school partnerships
- Construct knowledge
- Be globally responsive
Art & Education in Japan
This faculty-led program in Japan will focus on the mission of the School of Education (SOE) “to become a leader in the preparation of globally responsive teachers.”
This program will offer firsthand cultural and diverse experiences in modern Japan. Examples include preschool, elementary, middle school visits, interacting with and/or teaching to Japanese students, and learning how they learn subjects including the English language (i.e., English as a foreign language) in schools. These experiences will support teacher candidates to develop their knowledge and skills and to apply them in a global context.
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Application for Admission to
EC-MC, MC-EA, EC-A, and SPE will open September 6, 2022
(link will be live once application opens)
More information on requirements for admission to the EC-MC or MC-EA programs can be found here.
More information on requirements for admission to EC-A (Art, Music, World Languages) programs can be found here.
More information on requirements for admission to the Special Education program can be found here.