Teacher Education Department

WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION AT UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY!

Graduates of Utah Tech’s Teacher Education Programs are highly sought after by school districts across the nation. Our department is renowned for our nationally accredited programs, professional preparedness, supportive staff, local and international student teaching locations, and high placement rates. Pursue a career that enriches your life—and the lives of others.

How to Apply

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Teacher Education is to create learning experiences for its candidates that foster collaboration, professionalism, and competence in content and pedagogical knowledge. Through the integration of leadership, scholarship, reflection, and community partnerships, our department prepares its candidates to be outstanding teachers within diverse and changing communities.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

The outcomes listed below align to national accreditation standards (AAQEP), Utah State standards for effective teaching (UETS)*, and Utah Tech University core themes of learning, engagement, and opportunity.

• Attend to unique learner characteristics by personalizing learning, building relationships, respecting learner backgrounds and perspectives, and fostering student self-awareness. (UETS 1)
• Design instruction that is aligned to Utah Core Standards, communicates clear pathways for learning and growth, is engaging to learners, and is supported by student learning data. (UETS 2)
• Use practices, strategies, and tools for instruction and assessment that are research- and data-informed, and meet the learning needs of each student. (UETS 3)
• Create a classroom climate that fosters mutual respect among teacher and learners, and is organized and structured to promote safety, learning, and growth. (UETS 4)
• Adhere to professional and ethical standards by adhering to relevant laws, rules, and policies impacting educators, and by upholding the dispositions of the profession. (UETS 5)