Values and Philosophy

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The Department of Education Studies is a space where you are both invited and employed to work using critical intersectional lens toward dismantling white supremacy by engaging in teaching, research and service that centers Tribal Sovereignty, Black Lives Matter in schools, Latinx and Asian Desi Pacific Islander identity and exclusion, economic and environmental justice, LGBTQ+ and immigrant educational rights, language preservation, and access and opportunity for all to be fully included in public education.
UOTeach prepares teacher leaders to have a lasting impact on the learning and lives of Oregon youth. Our partnerships with cooperating teachers and our University Supervisor mentor/coaches serve as the basis for promoting authentic engagement and rigor and the platform for pre-service teachers to learn and practice culturally responsive teaching techniques.

Equity and Subject Expertise:

The UOTeach philosophy for teacher education is that every child deserves an excellent teacher; excellent teachers need extensive subject area preparation, extensive socio-cultural knowledge, and an equity framework for curriculum and instruction.  Teachers must be prepared for their role in creating welcoming, inclusive, and safe schools and communities in order to develop the critical thinking skills of children.
In partnership with you, students learn:

  • Subject Area Expertise – advanced training in core subject area curriculum and methods.
  • Equity Literacy – extensive instruction on the sociocultural context of teaching and learning.
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching – through methods courses, workshops, and practicum experiences focus on CRT.
  • Embedded ESOL Endorsement – to serve culturally and linguistically diverse youth.

The Department of Education Studies is a space where you are both invited and employed to work using critical intersectional lens toward dismantling white supremacy by engaging in teaching, research and service that centers Tribal Sovereignty, Black Lives Matter in schools, Latinx and Asian Desi Pacific Islander identity and exclusion, economic and environmental justice, LGBTQ+ and immigrant educational rights, language preservation, and access and opportunity for all to be fully included in public education.