The Collaboratory for Teacher Education at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education
Our Mission
The Collaboratory contributes to the field of teacher education in eight key ways:
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Program Innovation
Creating programs that uniquely and creatively address local and national needs for teacher learning.
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Instructional Innovation
Designing, testing, refining, and disseminating innovative approaches to teacher education pedagogy, curriculum, and routines.
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Research
Designing and implementing empirical research on teacher education programs, teacher learning, and novice teacher support.
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Partnerships
Working in partnership with schools, districts, community organizations, and other entities to enhance the quality, reach, and effectiveness of the programs and pedagogies developed and research undertaken.
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Teacher Educator Development
Contributing to the capacity and diversity of the field of teacher education by preparing future teacher educators.
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Diversity & Equity
Attracting teachers from underrepresented groups and preparing teachers for a wide range of teaching situations.
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Public Engagement
Leading and contributing to the national conversation on teaching in U.S. schools, approaches to preparation, and related policies.
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Advocacy
Supporting teacher-led efforts to improve teaching and learning conditions in P-12 schools.
