Dr. Nicolas Tanchuk

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nicolas Tanchuk is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on educational ethics, the historical context of educational research, and the role of technology in educational reform. Tanchuk teaches various graduate and undergraduate courses such as Contemporary Philosophy of Education, Philosophy and History of Educational Research, Technology and Educational Reform, and Case Studies in Educational Ethics. His work emphasizes the critical examination of ethical decisions in K-12 and higher education, aiming to promote educational equity and justice. Through his teaching and research, Tanchuk engages with contemporary philosophical issues and approaches in education, drawing on diverse perspectives and prominent authors in the field. He is dedicated to equipping future educators and policymakers with the skills to navigate complex ethical dilemmas in education.

Research Interests

Courses

EPOL 506: Contemporary Philosophy of Education ERAM 551: Philosophy and History of Educational Research EPOL 480: Technology and Educational Reform ERAM 572: Case Studies in Educational Ethics

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
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Specialization Notes

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