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| Master in Teaching: Course Requirements |
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Elementary Level Courses
(grades K-8)
Total Number of Credits = 58-60
Total Number of Terms = 5
The First Summer Term
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Course
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Description
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| EDM
530A Educational Foundations and Critical Issues (1 semester credit) |
Philosophical foundations
of education, critical issues related to education, and the MIT candidate
as a compassionate and ethical teacher-scholar. |
| EDM
531 Exceptional Learners and Mainstreaming Concepts (3 semester credits) |
Overview of the full continuum of exceptional
learners and strategies for meeting their needs in mainstreamed classrooms;
instructional strategies for exceptionalities. |
| EDM
533A Research : Introduction to Educational Research (1 semester credit) |
Overview of educational research, providing
a framework for analysis of current educational research literature,
and research designs and types. |
| EDM
535 Technology in Education (2 semester credits) |
The goal of this course is to prepare
participants to teach with the technology found in today's schools.
They will learn how to gain access to information and how to communicate
using current technology, including the Internet and multimedia. They
will also begin developing technological strategies that will be applied
to other education. |
| EDM
537 Classroom Management (1 semester credit) |
The purpose of the course is to teach
foundational classroom management principles, concepts, and strategies
needed in order to manage the physical classroom environment and create
a positive learning climate that assures maximum learning and moves
K-12 students toward taking more responsibility for their classroom
environment. |
| EDM
540 Math for MIT (3 semester credits) |
Development of number systems, vocabulary
and symbolism, current strategies in arithmetic, algebra and geometry. |
| EDM
542 (A-C) Concepts in Elementary Social Studies (1-3 semester credits) |
These courses introduce the content
of US history (EDM 542 A), civics (EDM 542 B), and economics (EDM
542 C) that are typically taught at grades 1-8 in the state of Washington.
Guiding the content are the Benchmarks set forth for each grade level
as stated in WA. State Essential Academic Learning requirements (EALRs). |
| EDM
545A Elementary Art Methods (1 semester credit) |
This course places an emphasis on the
art experience. The student will become aware of his/her own judgments
and bias relating to art. The use of different media, integration
of art into other content areas, and process/product will be studied.
The student will become familiar with terminology and knowledge in
various art programs. The student will learn how to teach art skills
and concepts to elementary school children. |
Total: 12-14 semester credits
Fall Semester
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Course
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Description
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| EDM 530B Educational
Foundations and Critical Issues (2 semester credits) |
Philosophical foundations
of education, critical issues related to education, and the MIT candidate
as a compassionate and ethical teacher-scholar. |
| EDM 532 Advanced Educational
Psychology (2 semester credits) |
Improvement of learning and teaching
effectiveness, including recent developments in human development
(cognitive, social, emotional, moral), child growth and development,
human learning (behavioral and cognitive) and teaching/instruction. |
| EDM 533B Research and
Assessment (1 semester credit) |
Provides a basis of understanding of
theories and methods of conducting educational research. Development
of a Review of Related Literature and Analysis of Assessment Data
Plan for the Teacher Work Sample. (TWS) |
| EDM 536A Introduction
to Multicultural/Intercultural Education (2 semester credits) |
Examination of how attitudes, behaviors
and values are shaped; the nature and use of power in society; one's
own values; principles of effective multicultural education; cultural
influences on learning; and intercultural communication skill training. |
| EDM 539A Teacher Work
Sample (TWS) (1 semester credit) |
The MIT teacher candidates begin the
design of a Teacher Work Sample (TWS) that employs a range of strategies
and builds on each student's strengths, needs, and prior experiences.
Through this performance assessment, teacher candidates provide the
credible evidence of their ability to plan for and facilitate learning
by meeting the 9 TWS standards. |
| EDM 543 Language
Literacy in the Elementary School (4 semester credits) |
This course will examine
processes, methods, approaches and materials for teaching reading
and language skills. |
| EDM 544 Elementary Methods,
Curriculum Development, Classroom Mgt and Social Studies Methods (5
semester credits) |
In this course, students will learn
how to do the following: (1) understand, apply and demonstrate the
learning methods, strategies, assessment tools and needs of the elementary
learner, including curriculum integration and unit and lesson planning
and (2) investigate and analyze current trends in social studies methods
including geography and instruction in the elementary setting. |
| EDM 545B Elementary Mathematics
Methods (1 semester credit) |
The student will become familiar with
various learning theories, teaching strategies and concepts, the remediation
of students' math skills, and lesson design. The student learns how
to know and apply the mathematical concepts. |
| EDM 545C Elementary Science
Methods (1semester credit) |
This science methods course involves
students in science instruction, focusing on four instructional methods
utilized in the elementary classroom: inquiry, integrated, thematic,
and problem-based/applied. The goal of this course is two -fold: (1)
to provide students with an overview of current methods and (2) to
begin a resource collection of grade-level specific science content,
activities, assessments, resources and references for use during the
teacher-scholar practicum. |
| EDM 547A Elementary Teacher-Scholar
Practicum (2 semester credits) |
This teaching experience in an elementary
school classroom begins when the MIT student reports in late summer
and then moves to half-time after MIT classes begin. |
Total: 18 semester credits
Jan Term
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Course
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Description
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| EDM 536B Field
Experience in Multicultural Education (3 semester credits) |
A field experience in teaching
students from a culture other than one's own. (Full time in a public
school classroom for approximately a 3-week block.) $50.00 fee. |
Total: 3 semester credits
Spring Semester
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Course
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Description
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| EDM 538 Teacher-Scholar
Seminar (1 semester credit) |
On-campus seminars to guide
professional development and to prepare for job placement activity.
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| EDM 539B Teacher Work
Sample (TWS) (1 semester credit) |
The MIT teacher candidate implements
the TWS during full-time student teaching. Candidates gather data
regarding the extent to which what they planned and taught had a positive
impact on student learning. Based on reality, modifications to the
initially developed TWS are made. |
| EDM 545B Elementary
Mathematics Methods (1 semester credit) |
The student will become
familiar with various learning theories, teaching strategies and concepts,
the remediation of students' math skills, and lesson design. The student
learns how to know and apply the mathematical concepts. |
| EDM 545C Elementary Science
Methods (1 semester credit) |
This science methods course involves
students in science instruction, focusing on four instructional methods
utilized in the elementary classroom: inquiry, integrated, thematic,
and problem-based/applied. The goal of this course is two -fold: (1)
to provide students with an overview of current methods and (2) to
begin a resource collection of grade-level specific science content,
activities, assessments, resources and references for use during the
teacher-scholar practicum. |
| EDM 547B Elementary Teacher-Scholar
Practicum (10 semester credits) |
Full-time student teaching in the assigned
public elementary school classroom. |
Total: 15 semester credits
The Second Summer Term
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Course
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Description
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| EDM 534 Dealing with Abuse
and Neglect (1 semester credit) |
Categories, causes and indicators of
child abuse and neglect, teachers' legal responsibilities, appropriate
techniques. |
| EDM 530C Educational Foundations
and Critical Issues (1 semester credit) |
Based on knowledge constructed through
study and practice in the MIT program, this capstone course allows
for reflection of the teacher-scholar's educational philosophy and
vision, and of his or her best pedagogical practice. |
| EDM 533C Research: Data
Analysis (1 semester credit) |
Analysis of classroom based assessment
data to determine impact on student learning based on achievement
of Essential Academic Learning Requirement learning targets. Completion
of Analysis of Assessment Data for the Teacher Work Sample. (TWS) |
| EDM 539C Teacher Work
Sample: Reflection and self-evaluation (1 semester credit) |
The MIT teacher candidate edits and
completes all 9 components of the TWS. Each candidate shares the contents
of their TWS with peers and faculty. |
| EDM 545D Elementary
Music Methods (1 semester credit) |
Curriculum and methods
for teaching music in the elementary school. Procedures and materials
for teaching music in the self-contained elementary classroom |
| EDM 545E Elementary Physical
Education and Health Education Methods (1 semester credit) |
Methods for teaching physical education
and health education in the elementary school. Current methods and
materials used in developing the elementary curriculum and in teaching
the appropriate activities for each grade level. |
| EDM 547C Elementary Teacher-Scholar
Practicum (2 semester credit) |
Half-time student teaching in the assigned
public elementary school classroom from mid-May until the last week;
full time during the last week |
Total: 10 semester credits
Total semester credits for elementary level: 58-60 semester credits
Secondary Level Courses
(grades 7-12)
Total Number of Credits = 46-48
Total Number of Terms = 5
The First Summer Term
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Course
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Description
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| EDM 530A Educational Foundations
and Critical Issues (1 semester credit) |
Philosophical foundations of education,
critical issues related to education, and the MIT candidate as a compassionate
and ethical teacher-scholar. |
| EDM 531 Exceptional Learners
and Mainstreaming Concepts (3 semester credits) |
Overview of full continuum of exceptional
learners and meeting their needs in mainstreamed classrooms; instructional
strategies for exceptionalities. |
| EDM 533A Research : Introduction
to Educational Research (1 semester credit) |
Overview of educational research, providing
a framework for analysis of current educational research literature,
and research designs and types. |
| EDM 537 Classroom
Management (1 semester credit) |
The purpose of the course
is to teach foundational classroom management principles, concepts,
and strategies needed in order to manage the physical classroom environment
and create a positive learning climate that assures maximum learning
and moves K-12 students toward taking more responsibility for their
classroom environment. |
| EDM 535 Technology
in Education (2 semester credits) |
The goal of this course
is to prepare participants to teach with the technology found in today's
schools. They will learn how to gain access to information and how
to communicate using current technology, including Internet and multimedia.
They will also begin developing strategies that will be applied to
other education courses in the field. |
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EDM 551 Teaching and Assessing Content Writing in Secondary Schools
( 1 semester credit) |
Using concepts and content set forth
in Washington State's Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs),
secondary candidates will learn how to integrate writing into the
content they teach. |
| EDM 553 Reading
in the Secondary School (2 semester credits) |
Practical approaches and
effective teaching techniques for presenting reading assignments in
the content areas will be presented and implemented. The focus of
this course is to develop the abilities of teachers to enhance the
secondary student's ability to "read to learn" rather than "learn
to read." |
Total: 10 semester credits
Fall Semester
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Course
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Description
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| EDM 530B Educational Foundations
and Critical Issues (2 semester credits) |
Philosophical foundations of education,
critical issues related to education, and the MIT candidate as a compassionate
and ethical teacher-scholar. |
| EDM 532 Advanced Educational
Psychology (2 semester credits) |
Improvement of learning and teaching
effectiveness, including recent developments in human development
(cognitive, social, emotional, moral), child growth and development,
human learning (behavioral and cognitive) and teaching/instruction. |
| EDM 533B Research and
Assessment (1 semester credit) |
Provides a basis of understanding of
theories and methods of conducting educational research. Development
of a Review of Related Literature and Analysis of Assessment Data
Plan for the Teacher Work Sample. (TWS) |
| EDM 536A Introduction
to Multicultural/Intercultural Education (2 semester credits) |
Examination of how attitudes, behaviors
and values are shaped; the nature and use of power in society; one's
own values; principles of effective multicultural education; cultural
influences on learning; and intercultural communication skill training. |
| EDM 539A Teacher Work
Sample (TWS) (1 semester credit) |
The MIT teacher candidates begin the
design of a Teacher Work Sample (TWS) that employs a range of strategies
and builds on each student's strengths, needs, and prior experiences.
Through this performance assessment, teacher candidates provide the
credible evidence of their ability to plan for and facilitate learning
by meeting the 9 TWS standards. |
| EDM 552 Seminar on Secondary
Education Issues and Topics (1 semester credit) |
This seminar introduces the secondary
teacher candidates in the Master in Teaching program to many of the
most critical issues and challenges faced in secondary education. |
| EDM 554 Secondary
General Methods, Curriculum Development and Classroom Mgt. (4 semester credits) |
Principles of planning;
daily lesson planning; unit development; different instructional techniques;
providing for individual differences; and classroom management. |
| EDM 555 A-H
Secondary Education Methods (1 semester credit each) |
Specific methods in certification
and endorsement area(s). Each course is situated in the public school. |
| EDM 557A Secondary Teacher-Scholar
Practicum (2 semester credits) |
A teaching experience that begins when
the MIT student reports in late summer and then moves to half time
after MIT classes begin. |
Total: 14 semester credits
Jan Term
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Course
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Description
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| EDM 536B Field
Experience in Multicultural Education (3 semester credits) |
A field experience in teaching
students from a culture other than one's own. (Full time in a public
school classroom for approximately a 3-week block.) $50.00 fee. |
Total: 3 semester credits
Spring Semester
|
Course
|
Description
|
| EDM 538 Teacher-Scholar
Seminar (1 semester credit) |
On-campus seminars to guide
professional development and to prepare for job placement activity. |
| EDM 539B Teacher Work
Sample (TWS) (1 semester credit) |
The MIT teacher candidate implements
the TWS during full-time student teaching. Candidates gather data
regarding the extent to which what they planned and taught had a positive
impact on student learning. Based on reality, modifications to the
initially developed TWS are made. |
| EDM 555 A-H Secondary
Education Methods (1 semester credit each) |
Specific methods in certification and
endorsement area(s). Each course is situated in the public school. |
| EDM 557B Secondary Teacher-Scholar
Practicum (10 semester credits) |
Full-time student teaching in the assigned
public secondary school classroom. |
Total: 13-15 semester credits
The Second Summer Term
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Course
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Description
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| EDM 534 Dealing with Abuse
and Neglect (1 semester credit) |
Categories, causes and indicators of
child abuse and neglect, teachers' legal responsibilities, appropriate
techniques. |
| EDM 530C Educational Foundations
and Critical Issues (1 semester credit) |
Based on knowledge constructed through
study and practice in the MIT program, this capstone course allows
for reflection of the teacher-scholar's educational philosophy and
vision, and of his or her best pedagogical practice. |
| EDM 533C Research: Data
Analysis (1 semester credit) |
Analysis of classroom based assessment
data to determine impact on student learning based on achievement
of Essential Academic Learning Requirement learning targets. Completion
of Analysis of Assessment Data for the Teacher Work Sample. (TWS) |
| EDM 539C Teacher Work
Sample: Reflection and self-evaluation (1 semester credit) |
The MIT teacher candidate edits and
completes all 9 components of the TWS. Each candidate shares the contents
of their TWS with peers and faculty. |
| EDM 557C Secondary Teacher-Scholar
Practicum (2 semester credits) |
Half-time student teaching in the assigned
public secondary school classroom from mid-May until the last week;
full time during the last week. |
Total: 6 semester credits
Total semester credits for secondary level: 46-48 semester credits.
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