EdD Teaching and Learning: Philosophy of Teaching and Learning -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning program will explore the history and philosophy of teaching and learning as a foundation for continuous improvement in the teaching and learning process.

• Analyze the history and philosophy of teaching and learning.
• Formulate a personal philosophy of teaching and learning.
• Analyze the relationship between assessment and accountability.
• Assess the principles of collaboration.

EdD Teaching and Learning: Learning Theory -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning program will engage in the evaluation of learning theory as it relates to mentoring, coaching, collaboration and other tools to promote continuous improvement in the teaching and learning process.

• Differentiate between mentoring and coaching in the teaching and learning process.
• Evaluate learning theories.
• Assess the process of collaboration.

EdD Teaching and Learning: Disruptive Innovation and Change -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning program will examine disruptive innovation and change with regard to theories and models leading to continuous improvement and sustainable change in teaching and learning.

• Support continuous improvement and sustainable change.
• Analyze technology innovation that improves outcomes.
• Evaluate the implications of internal and external regulations on outcomes.
• Integrate models and theories of change.
• Analyze the relationship between learning and change.

EdD Teaching and Learning: Adult Learning Emphasis -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning program will engage with adult learning theories and strategies in order to foster continuous improvement in adult learning.

• Evaluate adult learning theories.
• Synthesize adult learning theory with worldview.
• Analyze the nature of cognitive coaching.
• Support the necessity of transformative learning.
• Propose applications of adult learning strategies.