Western Faculty of Education

Mission and Values

Our Mission

To prepare knowledgeable, critical, creative and courageous educators; to champion through our teaching, research and service just, equitable opportunities and outcomes for all individuals and communities in and through education.

Our Vision

To serve as Canada's foremost Faculty of Education advancing education for all.

Our Values

We strive to work together in a compassionate, collegial and professional manner; to foster an environment rooted in respect and characterized by the freedom and safety to explore freely and creatively an environment where scholarship thrives. Equity, fairness, inclusion and respect for diversity are values that characterize our collaborations with communities and permeate our teaching, research and service in all areas including curriculum, foundations, leadership, policy, psychology and social justice. Integrity is our watchword and we value it in all that we do.