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Texas A&M University
Teaching, Learning and Culture
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B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies
The Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture is committed to: • Educating the most highly trained K-12 teachers equipped with the latest research practices for teaching and learning through our signature program • Preparing graduate students for leadership positions and to function successfully in research extensive universities TLAC is one of four departments in the College of Education and Human Development, which is led by Dean Douglas J. Palmer. The college’s other departments include Educational Psychology, Educational Administration and A place where ... Human Resource Development, and our Reading Education Health and Kinesiology.
Program is nationally ranked in the Top 10 and external research has increased 200% since 2003
• Early Childhood Education • Middle School Education
• Language Arts & Social Studies • Math and Science
Ph.D., Ed.D., M.S., M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction • Culture and Curriculum
• Early Childhood Education
• English as a Second Language (ESL) • Math Education
• Online M.Ed. Program
• Reading and Language Arts Education • Science and Technology • Urban Education
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Selfless Service Teacher Certification Programs • Undergraduate degrees in early childhood and middle school • Graduate secondary certification (in most academic areas) • Online Accelerated Secondary Certification
Emerging Programs • Art Education and Visual Culture • Mentoring • Social Studies Education • Teacher Education • Online Executive Ed.D in Curriculum and Instruction
• 600+ teachers graduate annually • 63% of graduate students assume positions in colleges and universities
Integrity “Always Expect More of Aggie Teachers” Our goal is to celebrate the outstanding teaching and learning by Aggie Teachers. The program advances the “best practices” for all teachers by providing awards and scholarships. The tradition and spirit prevails with “Aggies helping other Aggies.”
Learning Communities Our learning communities enhance the academic and campus life of all students while becoming an Aggie Teacher. A place where ... innovative observation of field components takes place through the use of “Walk Abouts’” using PDA’s.
Study Abroad Opportunities By offering study abroad opportunities in Italy, Switzerland and Germany, our students are able to immerse themselves in an international culture and enhance their learning possibilities by engaging in experiences teaching other students.
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Leadership Through the involvement and cooperation of our team of renowned faculty (representing 35 different universities), support associates and bright students, we search for the best ideas in academics, teaching and research. Recently, we have hired nine new faculty from more than seven states to achieve our mission of preparing educators and researchers to build inclusive democratic communities in schools and society through critical and reflective research, teaching and service. Our team is committed to diversity, with faculty from Turkey, India, Iran and China and many international graduate students. While we continue to hold on to our traditions and our legacy, we embrace the future with innovative inquiry and problem solving.
150 school districts attend our career fair to recruit our teachers
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Excellence Research Projects
• Aerospace in Middle Schools
• Art Education and Visual Culture
• Community College Preservice Teacher Preparation • Education Research Center
• High School Completion and Dropout Factors
• Interactive Science for the English Language Learner • Math Connections Project
• North Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center • P-16 Educational Improvement
• Recruitment and Retention of Gifted African-American Teachers • Science Education Policy Research in High Schools • Scientists and Science Education for Grades 7-12 • Student Achievement in Mathematics
• Teacher Instructional Opportunities in Natural Science
• Teacher Support in Implementing Curriculum
• U.S. and Chinese Teacher Planning and Performance • Virtual Learning for Middle School Students
Journal Editorships
• American Educational Research Journal • Curriculum History
• Contemporary Issues in Technology & Teacher Education Journal • Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy • Learning Environments Research
• Literacy Studies: Perspectives from Cognitive Neurosciences, Linguistics, Psychology, and Education • The National Journal of Urban Education and Practice • Reading & Writing: An Interdisciplinary Journal • Reading Psychology
• School Science and Mathematics
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Loyalty “Prior to beginning this phase of my life, I thought the biggest impact that I could have in educating children would be in the classroom. Participating in research has helped me see that helping teachers become better educators has a vast impact as well.” – Crystal Waters, senior interdisciplinary studies major, who presented her research at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting and was published in Kappa Delta Pi Record
“I’ve always wanted to be a teacher. I have managed to connect with each of my students, and, though I may not bring them to do their best all the time, I have given them the tools to know how. If nothing else, I want to raise the bar for teachers everywhere.” – Bonnie Hill, a 2004 graduate of the department, who recently received the Teacher of the Year Award at Middle College for Technology Careers in Houston Independent School District.
“What I cherish the most about being a teacher is the opportunity to work with students and see them grow. I promote truthfulness, openness, and balance of opinion among my students and challenge them to question commonly accepted beliefs. My main goal is for them to become professionals who care for their students as I have cared for them.” – Lynn Burlbaw, Associate Professor in the department, was awarded the Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching from the Association of Former Students.
graduate students are encouraged to teach others, collaborate with faculty, participate in research and present at national conferences.
Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture 4232 TAMU • College Station, TX 77843-4232