Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies
Chair:
Candace Schlein, Ph.D.
Director of Teacher Education:
Jennifer Waddell, Ph.D.
(816) 235-2245
Retention
Education majors are expected to maintain a quality of achievement significantly above minimum UMKC standards for degree work. Individual student progress will be monitored throughout the program. Satisfactory progress is required of all students for retention in the teacher preparation program. Students are expected to maintain academic standards, perform satisfactorily in clinical courses, refrain from academic dishonesty, comply with the established University and teacher education timetables and requirements, and refrain from unethical or unprofessional behavior or behaviors that obstruct the training process or threaten the welfare of the student or others. Other circumstances involving student behavior will be addressed by the faculty on an individual basis.
Faculty Scholastic Activity and Research Interests
Faculty in the Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies have a wide variety of experiences and interests. Several faculty members conduct research on achievement and pedagogy for historically underserved and marginalized populations, direct grant programs and work intensely and collaboratively in school settings. Faculty emphasize the importance of social justice, multicultural education, innovation, culturally relevant and responsive teaching, and technology in the classroom and incorporate this content into their work. They are active in national and regional professional associations, in which many hold offices. Faculty in Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies strive to facilitate high levels of professional development and leadership skills and help their students achieve their educational goals.