Mission

The Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies (TECS) seeks to improve public education through:

• the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of K-12 teacher education programs at the undergraduate and Master's levels,
• research and advanced study that furthers understanding of teacher education, curriculum development, teaching, and learning,
• leadership in policy development and the promotion of effective teacher education, curriculum, and school practices in the Commonwealth.

Department Chair: Jerri Willett
Room 117, Furcolo Hall; (413) 545-0246
willett@educ.umass.edu