The Department of Teacher Education at NTNU is the largest academic community within teacher education and educational research in Norway. The department offers a varied educational offering that includes bachelor's, master's and PhD programs, all with a focus on practice-oriented and professionally oriented learning. In addition, the department has a broad portfolio of further education for teachers and school leaders, which contributes to improving competence in the education sector.
The research at the department is aimed at schools, classrooms and workshops, and it aims to contribute to both national and international knowledge development about learning and education. The department has a particular focus on lifelong learning and education, as well as innovation and development of learning resources that can be implemented in schools. This makes the Department of Teacher Education a central player in the development of the education system of the future.
