The Department of Learning, Instruction, and Teacher Education is based on an integrative concept which involves the acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of learning, instruction, and teacher training in innovative learning environments, professional learning, guidance and training, curriculum design, and teaching a discipline. The program provides an academic, empirical, and practical basis for working in formal and informal educational settings.

Students of the department will acquire extensive knowledge in teaching their discipline alongside a broad interdisciplinary perspective of teaching processes, designing and developing learning environments, teacher education processes, and professional development. The department combines contents of teaching, learning, and instruction, while emphasizing the link between theory, research, and practice, innovative pedagogies, and personal and professional development of educators.

The department aims to train and develop educators, professional teachers, and instructors who have a thorough academic knowledge in the various disciplines, a comprehensive social vision and commitment, and a high level of professional skills.