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The 1st Black Future Educators' Pathway (BFEP) Cohort in CTL's Master of Teaching Program

The Department of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning

The Department of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning (CTL) is the largest of four departments at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (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 3 graduate programs including Curriculum & Pedagogy, Language and Literacies Education and the Master of Teaching. 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.

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.

Marjaan Mashhood
“My 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.”  
- M.Mashhood, MT Teacher Candidate
Michelly Peixoto
“Learning alongside peers from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds, expanded my perspectives and helped me appreciate different educational approaches.”  
- M.Peixoto, MEd Graduate & PhD Student
Claudio Jaramillo
“As 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.”  
- C.Jaramillo-Yanquepe, PhD Graduate


Message from the Chair

Welcome to the Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning (CTL) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (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,

Decorative

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