该系将称职的教师定义为在各个领域都有丰富知识并且对学生有效的人员。有爱心的老师是通过对他人的对待，对周围世界的关怀以及对学生智力，情感和精神生活的支持来展示自己的价值观的人。学习的促进者是创建教室环境的老师，这些环境使所有学生都尽可能地学习。最后，致力于多元性和所有人的成功的教师通过计划和提供文化丰富的课程来响应各个群体的教育需求，使用差异化的教学，该教学基于对学习者背景的了解以及关于文化如何影响成长和发展的知识。以及它如何影响认知学习风格。
The doctoral program offered by the Department of Teaching and Learning includes the concentration: Foundations and Curriculum. This program is for the in-service educator, prospective planner and programmer of curriculum, and prospective teacher educators and other education professionals. Prior graduate work and the applicant's interest and career aspirations will be considered in structuring the program of study for each applicant. Student Learning Outcomes:<br>Graduates will:<br><br>Demonstrate knowledge of the substantive foundations of curriculum and instruction.<br>Generate new knowledge through scholarly research and communication.<br>Develop leadership skills for program and professional development.<br>Possess knowledge and understanding for university level teaching and productivity.<br>Uphold the ethical standards, values, and attitudes of the education profession<br>Produce scholarly works that address current issues and problems of a social and educational consequence.