Department of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning
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The Department of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning
The Department of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning (CTL) is the largest of four departments at the 美诱直播 (OISE). Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of curriculum theory, enhance your teaching practices, or embark on a new career path in education, CTL offers the resources and support you need to thrive. With a diverse community of tenured, research, and teaching stream faculty, the department offers a wide range of graduate courses and programs relating to academic scholarship and professional practice.
CTL is home to three graduate programs: Curriculum & Pedagogy, Language and Literacies Education, and the Master of Teaching. Our programs are grounded in principles of equity, social justice, and innovation, preparing graduates to lead and transform educational spaces. Students benefit from rich learning experiences that blend theory and practice, research and reflection.
We invite you to explore our program and degree offerings further and discover how CTL can help you achieve your educational and professional goals. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of education.
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Explore our Programs
The Department of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning offers dynamic graduate programs in Teaching, Curriculum & Pedagogy, and Language & Literacies Education. Learn, grow and conduct research alongside an internationally distinguished faculty.
Teacher Education
Our 2-year Master of Teaching program allows you to earn a graduate degree, conduct research, and become eligible to apply for teacher certification.
Master's Programs
MA and MEd programs for those looking to conduct research, enhance professional practice and expand career options within and beyond the field of education.
Doctoral Programs
Full-time and flex-time PhD program options for working professionals and scholars who wish to pursue cutting-edge advanced research.
鈥淢y experiences in CTL not only enhanced my understanding of how education functions beyond the classroom but also reinforced my commitment to creating positive learning environments.鈥
- M.Mashhood, MT Alumni
鈥淟earning alongside peers from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds, expanded my perspectives and helped me appreciate different educational approaches.鈥
- M.Peixoto, MEd Graduate & PhD Candidate
鈥淎s I reflect on my time at OISE, I will miss the significant human connections I made with my peers and sense of belonging I found within the department.鈥
- C.Jaramillo-Yanquepe, PhD Alumni
Message from the Chair
Welcome to the Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning (CTL) at the 美诱直播 (OISE), University of Toronto. As Chair, I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to all our future, new, and returning students.
In CTL, you will study with faculty who are world-class researchers committed to imagining and building innovative and inclusive educational futures and whose research is interdisciplinary, creative, and impactful.
CTL is a vibrant and academically rigorous community that values collaboration, diversity, and scholarly engagement and I invite you to learn more about our graduate programs and all our community has to offer.
Warmly,
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CTL News
Things said on the bus: OISE alumna Mama Nii-Owoo鈥檚 research into the language of cities
OISE Alumna Mama Adobea Nii-Owoo's academic work focuses on Comparative and International Development Education.
鈥楩eeling a calm joy鈥: Sights and sounds from the annual Black student pathway launch
On Sept. 4, the launch for the next class of the Black Future Educators' Pathway program (BFEP) brought together 42 Black Master of Teaching students.
Suroor Mansouri鈥檚 decision to pursue an MEd degree in Curriculum & Pedagogy was sparked by conversations with professors and alumni 鈥 who showed Suroor that OISE is a launchpad to make new and meaningful changes in her field.
