Department of Teacher Education
Dr. Patricia Wu
Associate Professor of Teacher Education
Faculty profile
About Dr. Patricia Wu
Patricia Wu conducts research in literacy education, curriculum design, and inclusive classroom instruction. She focuses on early language acquisition and effective pedagogical approaches in diverse school settings. She coaches student teachers preparing for clinical practicum placements in local schools.
Dr. Patricia Wu is a member of the Department of Teacher Education in the School of Education.
Areas of expertise
- Literacy instruction
- Curriculum and instruction
- Teacher preparation
- Inclusive classroom pedagogy
Contact
- Office
- Lovell Hall 120
- Building
- Lovell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
- Monday & Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
In person, Lovell Hall 120 - Friday, 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom link posted in Canvas)
Also available by appointment. Office hours follow Faculty Handbook §5.3.
2026–27
Teaching
| Course | Title | Credits | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 215 | Children's Literature | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| EDUC 220 | Educating Exceptional & Diverse Learners | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| EDUC 305 | Literacy Development & Early Reading Instruction | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| EDUC 340 | Disciplinary Literacy in Secondary Classrooms | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| EDUC 480 | Student Teaching Seminar & Professional Ethics | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
Department chairs make teaching assignments each year (Faculty Handbook §5.1). Multi-section courses have many instructors; the coordinator works with them on shared requirements, and your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.