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The
Master of Arts in Education: Concentration In Instructional
Strategies program stresses best practices in assisting students
in reaching their optimum potential in learning. Weaving concepts
related to critical thinking, whole brain learning, curriculum
design and creativity into core subjects provide a base for
teacher development to meet the needs of a diverse student
population. Students completing the Masters in Education degree
are expected to possess knowledge and skills to become team
and curriculum area leaders. Specifically students will attain
skills necessary to differentiate curriculum for various learners,
work with a diverse economic population, and conduct research
to improve their teaching.
Program Objectives:
- Demonstrate
the ability to create and conduct an action research project
by designing the project including data gathering and analysis
through implementation. This is assessed with students completing
assignments in ED 601 Action Research in the Classroom.
- Demonstrate
knowledge of special needs students by conducting a case
study, including intervention strategies, on a special needs
student. This is assessed with students completing assignments
in ED 605 Educating Special Needs Students.
- Design a portfolio
with artifacts demonstrating competencies for National Board
certification. This is assessed with students completing
assignments in ED 609 Preparing for the National Board.
- Design a lesson
illustrating teaching creativity including a catalyst to
action, irrational processes, generative processes, and
product judgment. This is assessed with students completing
assignments in ED 622 Teaching Creativity, Creatively.
- Evaluate teaching
and assessment strategies incorporating social fluency,
personal development, artistic expression, information literacy,
and inquiry. This is assessed with students completing assignments
in ED 625 Whole Brain Learning.
- Create a curriculum
design reflecting the complete instructional design plan.
This is assessed with students completing assignments in
ED 626 Curriculum Design and Instruction.
- Revise lesson
plans to incorporate critical thinking skills. This is assessed
with students completing assignments in ED 627 Engaging
Students in Critical Thinking.
- Conduct and
evaluate a semester long research project. This is assessed
with students completing assignments in ED 628 and ED 629
Practicum 1 and Practicum 2.
Required
Courses
ED
601 Action Research in the Classroom
ED 605 Educating
Special Needs Students
ED 609 Preparing
for the National Board and Beyond
ED 622 Teaching
Creativity, Creatively
ED 625 Whole
Brain Learning
ED 626 Curriculum
Design and Instruction
ED 627 Engaging
Students in Critical Thinking
ED 628 Practicum
I (prerequisite: ED 601, Action Research in the Classroom)
ED 629 Practicum
II (prerequisite: ED 628, Practicum I)
Electives
Select
any three (3) of the following courses:
ED
607 Effects of Poverty on Education
ED 608 Inclusion
ED 611 Reaching
Today’s Students
ED 612 Resolving
Conflicts in Schools and Classrooms
ED 623 Teaching
Gifted and Talented Students
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