2023-2024 Undergraduate & 研究生目录
Master of Education in Instruction and Curriculum - Educational Differentiation Emphasis
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任务 - Teaching, leading, and learning in a democratic society.
哲学 - Believing that schools function as social and political entities as well as for the growth of individuals, the College of Education and 社区 Innovation prepares teachers and leaders a) to enhance the academic and personal potential of their students, and b) to evaluate the social and ethical implications of educational policies and practices.
值 - The College of Education and 社区 Innovation values 专业知识 to guide our practice, 股本 to guide our interactions, 博雅教育 to guide our perspectives, and social responsibility to guide our commitment to democratic education. We value these ideals in our preparation of candidates, our development of faculty, and our relationships with the larger community we serve.
This program prepares classroom teachers and specialists to understand and meet the educational needs of students with exceptional abilities across the learning continuum within the mixed-ability classroom. The program focuses on assessment, methodology, materials, curriculum, and administration.
Minimum Number of Hours in Program
M.Ed. degree in instruction and curriculum with an emphasis in educational differentiation requires a minimum of 33 credit hours.
程序的位置
DeVos Center, Pew Grand Rapids Campus, located in downtown Grand Rapids, MI
M的要求.Ed. in Educational Differentiation
Social Foundations of Education (3 credits) Choose one:
- EDF 671 - Educational Policy and Practice (3 credits)
- EDF 672 - Social/Cultural Foundations of Education (3 credits)
Research and Evaluation (3学分):
核心课程 (9学分):
- EDI 639 - Curriculum Development (3 credits)
- EDI 638 - Facilitating School Environments (3 credits)
- EDI 637 - Assessment: K-12 Models and Practices (3 credits)
Emphasis Area 课程 (9 credits) Choose 3 out of 4:
- EDS 652 - Foundations of Special Education (3 credits)
- EDI 640 - Fundamentals of Talent Development (3 credits)
- EDI 641 - Teaching for Talent Development (3 credits)
- EDS 625 - Inclusive Practices (3 credits)
选修 (3 credits) Choose one:
- 选修学分:3
Practicum/Graduate Field Experience (3学分):
- EDI 685 - Educational Differentiation Field Experience Credits: 3
学生 must apply in advance for each practicum course. Advisor approval is required. Application deadlines (practicum): February 15 for spring/summer, 5月15日秋季, September 15 for winter semester.
Capstone (prerequisite: EDF 660) (3 or 6 credits) Choose one:
学生 should meet with their advisor midway through their program to decide on a capstone and discuss plans for completion. Subject to department approval, capstone courses may be taken in variable amounts from one to three credits (EDI 693) or one to six credits (EDI 695) and require continuous enrollment each semester until completed.
Application deadlines (thesis/project): February 15 for spring/summer, 5月15日秋季, September 15 for winter semester.