Northern Arizona University - College of Education

Northern Arizona University
College of Education
PO Box 5774
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5774
(928) 523-2611

Teaching and Learning

Message from the Chair

The Department of Teaching and Learning provides education programs to prepare pre-service teachers and support in-service teachers to be competent and committed professionals who will make positive differences in the lives of children and young adults. We envision educational leaders who will create tomorrow's opportunities through innovation, expertise, and dedication in order for all learners to flourish.
 

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Mission / Description

We prepare "educational leaders who create tomorrow's opportunities." This mission is based upon deeply held beliefs in the dignity and inherent worth of people and in the central role of education in a democratic society. The preparation of education professionals is an interdisciplinary, university-wide enterprise that requires close collaboration among departments. A strong content background and professional competence are essential for the future educator and continuing professional. Learning to be a professional is a developmental process and spans the educator’s entire professional career.
 

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I-STEP Secondary Education Program I-STEP is a secondary education co-convened (BSEd and MSEd) school-based teacher preparation program (Integrated Secondary Teacher Education Program), which provides... An inquiry-based, interdisciplinary approach! Contextually-grounded, guided experiences in school sites! Models of instruction based on best practice in learning communities! Models and experiences for transformative, democratic education. S.I.T.E Partnership NAU/Sedona Red Rock High School is a secondary education site-based teacher preparation program, which provides... Real teaching experiences! All education course requirements! A progressive school environment! Collaboration with others! Christensen Professional Partnership Program NAU/Christensen Elementary School is an elementary education site-based teacher preparation program, which provides... Teaching while you learn! Integrated courses with a focus on literature and literacy! All education course requirements and own classroom at the school! Opportunities to be culturally-responsive, reflective practitioners. DeMiguel/Knoles Professional Development School Program (PDS) NAU DeMiguel/ Knoles PDS program is an elementary school-based teacher preparation program, which provides... A focus on school innovation to prepare pre-service teachers to become "agents of change!" All education course requirements! Integration of theory and practice within multiple and diverse learning contexts with children, early childhood through middle school. Field visits to innovative schools! Click Here! for a video of the PDS program in action. PRAXIS Program PRAXIS is a dual major special/elementary education site-based teacher preparation program offered at Killip Elementary School, which provides... Dual certification in K-8 general education and K-12 special education! Three-semester program and own classroom at the school! Opportunities to work with children with and without disabilities! Many hours of teaching experience!