Support understanding of child and adolescent development and how to incorporate that knowledge into classroom practice
Build knowledge and understanding about how diversity of language and culture create a valuable classroom context to enhance children’s ability to express resiliency
Support high quality and effective teaching through providing a strong background in content that capitalizes on the richness of urban experiences
Collaboratively develop a wide range of instructional strategies for urban schools
Encourage interdisciplinary work in order to understand the complex systemic issues surrounding all 21st century schools
To produce and graduate teachers who can make a difference for urban school children
To produce research that identifies the tested theories, resources, best practices and skill sets these teachers need to succeed in that goal.
