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Master of Education (M.Ed.): Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction for Educators
Master of Education (M.Ed.): Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction for Educators
If you’re searching for a master’s degree for educators, this Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction for Educators helps students learn how to use appropriate techniques to motivate and engage learners. Master’s courses for educators are structured to assist students in developing industry-current knowledge and skills common to educators specializing in curriculum and instruction.
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The goal of the M.Ed. with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction for Educators is to challenge students to examine forces influencing curriculum improvement by focusing on the analysis of curriculum and the application of principles for resolution of curriculum problems.
In this education-focused program, students will have opportunities to learn techniques and methods of effective course design and implementation as they explore topics including motivation, consultation, instructional strategies and student assessment. They will also be challenged to analyze the underlying assumptions and research supporting various teaching and design practices and to create a curriculum design project that integrates concepts and skills gained throughout this program.
The AIU M.Ed. with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction for Educators gives students an opportunity to examine the roles of curriculum designers and instructors in the educational decision-making process. In this program, students can learn how to:
- Integrate technology into curriculum and instruction for a student-centered learning environment.
- Design and implement assessments of student performance.
- Adapt existing instructional materials for specific situations and conditions.
- Develop curriculum to satisfy organizational, federal, state or other standards and objectives.
- Use multiple instructional strategies to present content, addressing differences in student learning styles and abilities.
- Measure the effects of instruction or training and redesign curriculum to increase student performance as needed.
- and many more education-related skills.
In addition to core courses focused on the building a solid foundation of knowledge in learning theory, instructional design and the application of educational research methods, this M.Ed. with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction for Educators includes career-relevant courses that are taught by instructors, many of whom have specialized knowledge in curriculum and instruction. The experiences and firsthand perspectives they could share in class can help prepare you for real-life challenges after you graduate.
CORE COURSES
- Analysis, Assessment and Technology
- Integrative Design and Evaluation
- Applying Learning Theories
- Mastery in Educational Specialty
SPECIALIZATION COURSES
- Principles of Curriculum Improvement
- Designing Effective Courses
- Curriculum Design and Evaluation
- Decision Making in Curriculum and Instruction
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This program is available at the following AIU campuses:
Degree programs and availability vary by campus.