Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning

The Graduate School of Education has developed the Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL) Program based on research-based practice at all levels. As part of the performance-based assessment system, teachers in the program conduct action research in their classrooms. This research informs decisions in their teaching settings that are based on systematic inquiry and Praxis. Teachers from the program regularly present their action research at teacher research conferences. Individual courses in the program have been developed and are regularly updated based on research in advanced professional development in teacher education. ASTL faculty have incorporated programmatic study in research-based practice with the goal of providing teachers with advanced professional development that reflects a culturally responsive pedagogy meeting the changing needs of their K–12 student population, taking into consideration culture, language acquisition and literacy practices, and varying ability levels.