The College of Education is responsible for teacher education at the University of Florida .
Teaching is a more difficult and demanding task today than ever before.
Conditions teachers face in the classroom are more complex and stressful than those in the past. At the same time, parents, other adults, and young people are increasingly aware that a sound educational background is essential to success in later life. More is expected of professional teachers. In response to this challenge, the College of Education has developed a program to prepare teachers in Elementary and Special Education , Early Childhood Education, and the various areas of Secondary Education . The latest developments in instructional approaches and new technologies are used.