Curriculum and Instruction

Education, Health and Human Sciences special education para professionals in training for the EHHS IMPACT Cohort.

Department of Curriculum and Instruction — preparing future teachers and educational leaders

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction leads and delivers exceptional interactive experience for students seeking their undergraduate and graduate degrees and/or certification in education.

Undergraduate degree programs include career and technical education — with an emphasis in engineering and technology, business and marketing or occupational education — elementary education and secondary education. The graduate degree programs include career and technical education, special education and curriculum and instruction.

Academics

Ready to inspire the next generation? Prepare to become a confident, skilled teacher. With immersive classroom experience, expert faculty support and a strong network of educators, you'll be ready to make a difference from day one.

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Meet our people

As a student in Curriculum and Instruction, you will learn from faculty who are active leaders in educational research and committed to applying the latest findings in their teaching. Our programs are designed to give you the knowledge and skills to succeed in classrooms, communities and beyond. Courses are offered on the Moscow campus, at U of I centers in Coeur d’Alene and Boise and online, providing flexible options to meet your needs and connect you with peers from around the world.

Curriculum and Instruction faculty

Julie Amador

Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development; Professor

Vanessa Anthony-Stevens

Associate Professor of Social and Cultural Studies

Carol Billing

Associate Professor, Clinical Faculty

Brooke Blevins

Dean and Professor of the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences

Rebekka Boysen-Taylor

Director of Field Placement, Assistant Clinical Professor

John G. Cannon

Associate Professor; Career and Technical Education Program Coordinator

Janice Carson

Clinical Assistant Professor

Sarah Castle

Assistant Professor

Yin Hong Cheah

Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology

Janine Darragh

Professor of Literacy and ESL Education

Raymond A. Dixon

Professor of CTE; Curriculum and Instruction, HRD

Ryan Gillespie

Assistant Professor

Aleksandra Hollingshead

Department Chair and Professor of Special Education

Allen Kitchel

Associate Professor

Lauren McCleary

Clinical Associate Professor

Melissa McConnell

Senior Instructor Faculty 

Rodney McConnell

Senior instructor

Corey McKenna

Clinical Assistant Professor

Brant G. Miller

Professor

Taylor Raney

Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies; Director of Teacher Education; Professor of Curriculum and Instruction 

Andrew Scheef

Associate Professor of Special Education

Jue Wang

Assistant Professor

Teacher Education Programs

The Teacher Education Program offered through the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences (EHHS) Student Services provides the background, skills and experience needed to teach kindergarten through 12th grade. Our program offers in-classroom experience through service learning and partnerships with local schools, preparing you to be a certified teacher.

We offer a variety of resources to meet your goals.

Teacher Education Program

Teacher education advising

  • Meet with an advisor to discuss career goals and get help designing an academic plan.

Admission to the Teacher Education Program

  • After meeting the prerequisites for the teacher education program, you may apply for admission.
  • If you’re enrolled in the Secondary Education MAT program, return to advisor the teaching majors and minors concentration form.

Student Teaching Internships

  • A student teaching internship prepares students with hands-on classroom experience. It is required for all areas of certifications.

Apply for degree and program completion

  • Complete the application for degree or program completion. This application is due by the end of the semester prior to the semester you plan to graduate.

Apply for education certifications

  • The Idaho State Department of Education’s application for certification should be filed at the end of your last semester.

Apply for academic certificate in culturally responsive pedagogy and universal design for learning

Email EHHS student services for help on admission, certification, documents, application for degree and more.

Mentor and supervisor resources

The student teacher (intern), the mentor teacher and the university supervisor all contribute to a successful field experience. The mentor teacher has a tremendous influence on the student teacher. Review the internship handbook.

The resources provided in this section are designed to support the mentor teacher and to provide easy access to supervisory materials. Contact the placement coordinator in your area for additional information.

Supervisor

The supervisor is a key contributor serving as the university's liaison between the teacher education program, the mentor teacher and the student. The supervisor assumes many responsibilities including observer, mentor, counselor and all around "trouble-shooter."

Orientation videos

Below are video recordings via Zoom of student teaching supervisor and mentor orientations, student teacher Internship orientations and student teacher info meetings, respectively.

Questions?

Prospective mentors and supervisors should email Taylor Raney (tcraney@uidaho.edu), for a packet that will include information on responsibilities, evaluation methods, tips for mentoring and suggested timelines.

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