Curriculum and Instruction: Initial Certification

M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction: Initial Certification

At the completion of the program students will demonstrate:

Thorough understanding of important topics, issues, theories and practices in education in general and within the specific field of elementary or secondary education
Strong content knowledge required to teach the specific disciplines of elementary or secondary education
Ability to connect concepts to learners’ prior experiences
Use of a variety of strategies and processes that are consistent with appropriate learning theory
Effective communication skills for teaching and professional collaboration
Enthusiasm for developing lifelong habits of mind that facilitate reflection, clear thinking, critical judgment, innovation and a problem-solving orientation
A cohesive pedagogical style that integrates attitudes and dispositions with knowledge and skills
Appropriate types of professional behaviors
Ability to integrate technology into instruction
A commitment to excellence and human dignity in all aspects of teaching, learning and leadership
Decision making that is reflective, ethical and caring
Ability to work collaboratively and independently to develop viable curriculum and instructional models
A variety of ways of knowing and evaluating information and ideas