Revised Master's Program in Curriculum and Instruction

Eastern Michigan University

NBPTS Proposition	Alignment to Program Goals and Outcomes	Graduate Courses	Related Assignments
Teachers are committed to students and their learning. · Adjusts for individual differences · Understands and applies theories of child development and learning · Treats students equitably · Develops whole child	III. Professional and Pedagogical Knowledge and Skills IV. Professional Dispositions V. Impact on Student Learning	EDPS 600 Human Development CURR 654 Multicultural Teaching and Learning CURR 510 Developing Creativity in the Classroom A Course in Social Foundations (SOFD 530, 550, 572, & 580) CURR 654 Multicultural Teaching and Learning CURR 512 Enriching the Elementary Classroom Program CURR 616/630 Issues in the Elementary/Secondary School Curriculum	Case studies of diverse students, readings in diversity, applying developmental theories to classroom practice Discussion of the political, social, historical, and economic factors that influence education Discussion and Development of Curriculum and Instruction from a multicultural perspective Define major issues impacting education, conduct literature review and primary source research, present findings
Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students · Understands how knowledge is created, organized, and linked to other disciplines · Develops critical and analytical abilities of students · Commands specialized knowledge of how to convey subject matter to students · Generates multiple paths to knowledge	II. Pedagogical Content Knowledge III. Professional and Pedagogical Knowledge and Skills	4 – course Concentration in subject area CURR 654 Multicultural Teaching and Learning CURR 510 Developing Creativity in the Classroom CURR 650 Improving Instruction through Inquiry and Assessment CURR 656 Curriculum Design, Implementation, and Evaluation CURR 572 Education of the Gifted Child	Creation of concept maps and content hierarchies Design of learning experiences that foster conceptual understanding Analysis of student work samples Analysis and application of content standards Planning for curriculum, instruction, and assessment to meet the needs of students
Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. · Uses multiple methods to achieve goals · Orchestrates group learning and designs opportunities for student engagement · Motivate students to learn · Employs multiple forms of assessment for measuring student growth and learning	I. Content Knowledge II. Pedagogical Content Knowledge III. Professional and Pedagogical Knowledge and Skills IV. Professional Dispositions V. Impact on Student Learning	CURR 650 Improving Instruction through Inquiry and Assessment CURR 654 Multicultural Teaching and Learning CURR 512 Effecting Teaching in the Elementary School CURR 656 Curriculum Design, Implementation, and Evaluation CURR 572 Education of the Gifted Child CURR 655 Curriculum Foundations EDPS 631 Measurement and Evaluation CURR 616/630 Issues in the Elementary or Secondary School	Action research projects Reflective journals Analysis and application of content standards Examination and application of instructional and curricular innovations Analyze, evaluate, and modify classroom curriculum Develop criteria for selecting appropriate assessments Design multiple forms of assessment Define major issues impacting education, conduct literature review and primary source research, present findings
Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience. · Makes principled judgments about practice based upon multiple factors · Models lifelong learning · Adopts an experimental and problem-solving orientation · Critically examines their practices based upon research and theory	II. Pedagogical Content Knowledge V. Impact on Student Learning	EDPS 677/687 Quantitative or Qualitative Research Techniques CURR 650 Improving Instruction through Inquiry and Assessment CURR 694 Seminar in Curriculum & CURR 692 Thesis/Project	Analyze research designs Design and conduct quantitative or qualitative research project Action research projects, reflective journals, and analysis and application of content standards Develop rationale, conduct literature review, construct thesis/project proposal, and complete proposed thesis/project
Teachers are members of learning communities · Works collaboratively for school improvement in light of national and state initiatives · Uses school and community resources for students’ benefit · Works creatively with parents and community members	II. Pedagogical Content Knowledge IV. Professional Dispositions	EDPS 677/687 Quantitative or Qualitative Research Techniques CURR 655 Curriculum Foundations CURR 654 Multicultural Teaching and Learning CURR 616/630 Issues in Elementary or Secondary Schools	Analyze research designs Design and conduct quantitative or qualitative research project Critical examination of major initiatives in light of historical trends Define major issues impacting education, conduct literature review and primary source research, present findings

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