Learning and Teaching (C084)
Concentration Coordinator: Fall 2026: Bronwyn Sale; Winter/ST 2027: Anita Charles
This concentration is designed for students who wish to explore K–12 teaching. Students will explore a variety of approaches to curriculum, instruction, and teaching methods in K-12 school settings.
Concentration Requirements
Complete EDUC 343 Learning and Teaching: Theories and Practice and three additional courses designated with the (C084) concentration attribute.
Active course offerings include:
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EDUC S19 | Teaching and Tutoring Writing (With) Power |
| EDUC S21 | Interdisciplinary Curriculum and Methods |
| EDUC S22 | Childhood Literacy |
| EDUC 231 | Perspectives on Education |
| EDUC 235 | Teaching in the Sciences |
| EDUC 242 | Race and Justice in American Education |
| EDUC 255 | Adolescent Literacy |
| EDUC 263 | Comparative and International Education |
| EDUC 265 | Teaching through the Arts |
| EDUC 274 | Educational Psychology |
| EDUC 310 | Critical Perspectives on English Language Learning |
| EDUC 317 | Nature-Based Learning and Wellbeing |
| EDUC 343 | Learning and Teaching: Theories and Practice |
| EDUC 362 | Basic Concepts in Special Education |
| PSYC 274 | Educational Psychology |
| SOC 242 | Race and Justice in American Education |
Courses Taken Outside of Bates
One non-Bates credit may count toward concentration with prior approval of the concentration coordinator if judged comparable to a Bates course that is designated as (C084).
Declaration Restrictions
Students who declare the Learning and Teaching C084 concentration may not declare the following:
- Educational Studies minor
- Teacher Education minor
Other Considerations
EDUC 460 Student Teaching I may replace EDUC 343 for Teacher Education minors who are unable to complete the full Teacher Education minor and receive a passing grade in EDUC 460.