Illinois Wesleyan University's Educational Studies Department is dedicated to cultivating teachers who are committed to social justice in their classrooms and schools. Through qualities of reflection, resourcefulness, and responsiveness, the department prepares educators who understand and appreciate students from diverse backgrounds, fostering learning for all children regardless of culture, race, ethnicity, language, class, gender, or ability.
Students at Illinois Wesleyan University have unique opportunities to gain hands-on experience in classrooms from their first year, engage in research presentations, pursue internships, and study abroad. The department's mission emphasizes social justice, creative and critical thinking, reflection, resourcefulness, and responsiveness, aiming to inspire teachers who make a meaningful difference in the lives of their students and transform the educational landscape.
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