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Department of Curriculum and Instruction

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Welcome to the Department of Curriculum and Instruction!

We offer three-degree options that lead to licensure:

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction has a major function: the professional preparation of licensed teachers at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels. The programs lead to the Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Education degree. To meet and carry out these functions, the department offers a strong Teacher Education Preparation Program recognized by the Arkansas Department of Education, the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, CAEP. Additionally, the department offers a non-licensure degree program in Rehabilitation. Programs are being revised due to the Arkansas Department of Education Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for Teacher Licensure.

Teacher Licensures have changed. Elementary Education, K-6 grades, is up and operational. This is our most popular teacher education program. Special Education as an undergraduate program has been active since the Fall of 2015.  Secondary Education programs are in the specialty areas such as Math or Biology, Art, Music, and Health and Physical Education are certified K-12 grades.

The ACT/SAT is not required for a student’s Admission to the School of Education Educator Preparation Program (EPP). However, a student’s ACT/SAT score may be used to determine specific services needed to pass the state-mandated assessments for the Pearson and/or Praxis exams.

Programs:

Contact Information:

Dr. G. Machell Dailey
Interim Department Chair/MAT Program Coordinator
daileyg@uapb.edu
870-575-8058

Meet Our Chair

Dr. Machell Dailey

Dr. Machell Dailey is an Assistant Professor and Interim Chairperson of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Her work focuses on preparing highly effective educators through innovative teacher preparation programs, mentorship, and data-driven instructional practices. Dr. Dailey’s professional interests include teacher development, assessment and evaluation, classroom engagement, and  holistic teacher support.

Dr. Dailey also serves as the Coordinator of the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program, where she oversees program design, clinical experiences, and candidate support throughout the one-year residency model required for teacher licensure in Arkansas. She has led several program improvement initiatives focused on strengthening candidate readiness, improving Praxis success rates, and aligning coursework with state and national standards.

As an educator, Dr. Dailey teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in teacher preparation, including assessment of classroom learning, classroom management, and clinical internship supervision. Her work emphasizes reflective practice, responsive teaching, and the development of strong relationships between teachers and students.

Dr. Dailey has over two decades of experience in education and is committed to empowering future educators. Her philosophy reflects a deep belief that effective teachers change lives by building sustainable relationships.

OUR IMPACT

Teacher Preparation

Our department is renowned for developing world-class education professionals.

Our Approach

Our new direction Teach P.R.I.D.E., is an innovative approach that produces game-changing educators.

Our Success

The School Education has the highest graduation rate of any school on our campus.

Degree Options