The mission of the UW–Madison Department of Educational Psychology is to advance education-related theory and methodology; to improve knowledge about the biological, psychological, technological, and social processes of learning, development, and mental health in diverse populations; and to enhance learning and mental health in educational and community contexts through innovative educational interventions and effective prevention and intervention programs.
Ranked #3 in the Nation
UW-Madison’s Department of Educational Psychology is regularly ranked as one of the top programs in its field in U.S. News & World Report.
“Our reputation is built on the faculty’s skill in conducting sophisticated and meaningful research — that is, research that has strong theoretical foundations, advanced research designs, and practical implications for educational practice,” says Educational Psychology Professor Brad Brown.
News
- UW–Madison alum named 2023 Teacher of Distinction
- Following pandemic, educators are not all right but meditation could ease burden
- ChatGPT could help improve our education system, David Williamson Shaffer argues in Newsweek op-ed
- David Williamson Shaffer interviewed by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about ChatGPT and education
Events
- October
- October 17
- October 18
- October 18When Losing is Winning: The Long-Term Impact of the Ban CRT Narrative on Local School BoardsLunch and Learn Talk by Rebecca Jacobsen12:00 PM, Online