Curriculum and Instruction - Teacher Leadership Emphasis: World Languages Specialization, M.Ed.
Master of Education
Program Overview
The Curriculum and Instruction - Teacher Leadership Emphasis: World Languages Specialization, Master of Education (M.Ed.) program is part of our Teacher Leadership Emphasis and equips existing educators with advanced knowledge and skills to excel as instructional leaders. Through a blend of theoretical study and practical application, you will develop a deep understanding of subject matter, pedagogy, research and theory. Core courses such as "Studying Student Learning in Diverse Settings" and "Research Foundations for Teaching" foster critical analysis and reflection on teaching practices, while elective courses allow you to focus on world languages and other areas of interest.
Flexibility
This program is designed to accommodate the academic teaching schedules of educators:
- Completion in two to five years, depending upon the course load each semester
- Independent action research conducted in your own instructional settings/ classrooms
- Scheduling courses after school hours and in 3 to 6 week summer sessions
- Programs that are individually designed according to your needs and interests
Teacher Leadership Emphasis
Teacher Leadership Emphasis supports already certified beginning teachers and experienced educators in developing a sound common grounding in aspects of teaching and inquiry. The program emphasizes advanced professional development studies, which supports experienced teachers as accomplished professionals and instructional leaders.
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Learning Goals
Learning Goals
- Support integration of studies of subject matter, pedagogy, research and theory to build on their individual strengths and needs in relation to a vision of accomplished practice (e.g., National Board for Professional Teacher Standards) and to be responsive to school contexts
- Promote abilities to engage in the careful analysis of and reflection on their own and others’ teaching as a basis for continuing growth as a professional.
- Develop knowledge, abilities and dispositions to engage in inquiry into curriculum, teaching and students’ learning as a basis for sound decision-making in the classroom and for leadership roles in schools.
- Enhance understanding of topics and issues on practices and policies that support effective classroom practice, including courses that focus on student learning, assessment, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and/or technology.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Information on admissions and application to this program can be found on the University Graduate Admissions website.
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Requirements
Program Requirements
This program requires you to complete a minimum of 15 credits of Core and 15 credits of Specialty Courses.
In addition, you must demonstrate satisfactory performance on a professional portfolio (requirement varies by specialization) and a seminar paper reflecting inquiry and research abilities.
Program of Study
Studying Student Learning in Diverse Settings (3 cr)
In addition to engaging in autobiographical and biographical inquiry into teaching as a profession and examining National Board for Professional Teacher Standards and other visions of accomplished practice in the certification field, candidates practice analyzing evidence of student learning in diverse contexts as a basis of making instructional decisions.
Suggested courses (choose one):
- TLPL 657: Teaching for Cross Cultural Communication (3 cr)
- TLPL 658: Embracing Diversity in Classroom Communities (3 cr)
Research Foundations for Teaching (3 cr)
The research foundation consists of an appropriate general methods course or one that is specific to the certification area.
Suggested courses:
- TLPL 691: Research Methods (3 cr)
- TLPL 698: Conducting Research on Teaching (3 cr)
- EDMS 645: Quantitative Methods I (3 cr)
Practices and Policies Support for Teaching (3 cr)
Students select from a menu of courses that support further development of the beginning teacher in such areas as the analysis of student learning, classroom and system assessment, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and/or technology.
Suggested courses:
- TLPL 655: Student Assessment in the Second Language Classroom (3 cr)
- TLPL 656: Special Education and Oral Language Development in TESOL (3 cr)
- TLPL 600: Learning with Technology (3 cr)
Leadership in Schools (3 cr)
Students take a course that address principles and practices in leadership roles for teachers in schools such as mentoring beginning teachers, curriculum leadership, and administrative leadership.
Suggested course:
- TLPL 677: Reframing Teacher Professionalism: Achieving Teacher Leadership (3 cr.)
Professional Development Seminar (3 cr)
Taken in the final semester or near the end of the teacher’s program; a capstone course in which the teacher presents an inquiry project (developed from earlier coursework), completes the exit portfolio that shows the teacher’s capacity in and understanding of priority practices in the certification field, and integrates personal studies within the broader context of issues and themes in education.
Suggested course:
- TLPL 668: Developing a Professional Portfolio (3 cr.)
Students will work with their advisors to determine the specific courses.
Suggested courses:
- TLPL 696: Advanced K-12 World Language Methods and Technology (3 cr)
- TLPL 662: Second Language Acquisition (3 cr)
- Other courses can be taken in the language department with advisor's approval.
Contact
Contact
For more information, please contact:
Kay Moon
TLPL Graduate Coordinator
kmoon@umd.edu
301-405-3118
For program-specific questions, please contact:
Dr. Alejandro Pérez Belda
Program Coordinator
anperez@umd.edu