January 2024 University Catalog with April Addendum

Master of Education (MEd) in Teaching and Learning, FlexPath option

School of Public Service and Education

The Master of Education (MEd) in Teaching and Learning degree program is designed for current educators seeking to become master teachers and educational innovators in their schools and districts. The program provides learners with 21st-century knowledge and skills to deepen their understanding of how curriculum and assessment innovations, pedagogical methods, technology integration, and cultural competency interplay to foster and improve student learning. Through rigorous and relevant curriculum, teachers apply their learning in their daily classrooms to create immediate impact for their students, classrooms, and schools. Learners who pursue this specialization through the FlexPath option earn a Master of Education (MEd) in Teaching and Learning through self-paced demonstrations of competencies. This degree program is not designed or intended to meet licensure requirements for any licensed profession.

ED-FPX5010Foundations of Master's Studies in Education

2

EDT-FPX5100AChange Research and Theory and Technology Integration

0.5

EDT-FPX5100BCollaboration in Technology Integration

0.5

EDT-FPX5100CInnovations to Serve Diverse Learners

0.5

EDT-FPX5100DCommunicating Innovation and Change with Stakeholders

0.5

EDT-FPX5102AData Collection and Analysis Strategies

0.5

EDT-FPX5102BAnalyzing Data

0.5

EDT-FPX5102CTechnology for Data Collection

0.5

EDT-FPX5102DDigital Tools for Communicating with Stakeholders

0.5

EDT-FPX5104ADispositions for Positive Change

0.5

EDT-FPX5104BTeacher Digital Rights and Responsibilities

0.5

EDT-FPX5104CEnhancing Digital Learning for Students

0.5

EDT-FPX5104DGuiding Student Digital Behaviors

0.5

In addition, choose four courses from each of the following four categories.

Courses appearing in multiple categories below may be applied only once toward the satisfaction of a single requirement.

Choose four from the following curriculum courses.

ED-FPX5300AEvaluating Curricular Models and Theories

0.5

ED-FPX5300BApplying Curricular Models and Theories

0.5

ED-FPX5300CTeam Collaboration Theories and Practices for Curriculum Design and Improvement

0.5

ED-FPX5300DTeam Practices in Curriculum Design and Implementation

0.5

EDT-FPX5130AStandards, Outcomes, and Competencies for Curriculum Development

0.5

EDT-FPX5130BApplying Competency-Based Curriculum Development

0.5

EDT-FPX5130CCompetency-Based Instruction with Research-Based Practices

0.5

EDT-FPX5130DCompetency-Based Student-Centered Environments

0.5

Choose four from the following instruction courses.

ED-FPX5301AResearch-Based Pedagogical Methods and Models

0.5

ED-FPX5301BDesigning Research-Based Instructional Methods

0.5

ED-FPX5301CDelivering Research-Based Instructional Methods

0.5

ED-FPX5301DIntegrating Educational Technology into Teaching

0.5

EDT-FPX5130AStandards, Outcomes, and Competencies for Curriculum Development

0.5

EDT-FPX5130BApplying Competency-Based Curriculum Development

0.5

EDT-FPX5130CCompetency-Based Instruction with Research-Based Practices

0.5

EDT-FPX5130DCompetency-Based Student-Centered Environments

0.5

EDT-FPX5142AImplementing Adaptive Learning for Diverse Learners

0.5

EDT-FPX5142BUniversal Design for Learning for Personalized and Adaptive Instructional Strategies

0.5

EDT-FPX5142CAdaptive Instruction and Assessment Strategies

0.5

EDT-FPX5142DAdaptive Learning Systems

0.5

Choose four from the following assessment courses.

ED-FPX5304AAssessment Models and Approaches

0.5

ED-FPX5304BAssessment Design and Implementation

0.5

ED-FPX5304CAnalyzing Assessment Data for Decision Making

0.5

ED-FPX5304DCommunicating Assessment Results to Stakeholders

0.5

EDT-FPX5142AImplementing Adaptive Learning for Diverse Learners

0.5

EDT-FPX5142BUniversal Design for Learning for Personalized and Adaptive Instructional Strategies

0.5

EDT-FPX5142CAdaptive Instruction and Assessment Strategies

0.5

EDT-FPX5142DAdaptive Learning Systems

0.5

Choose four from the following cultural competency/diversity courses.

ED-FPX5303AMulticultural Theories, Frameworks, and Models

0.5

ED-FPX5303BStudent Culture and Teaching Practices

0.5

ED-FPX5303CImplementing Multicultural Instruction

0.5

ED-FPX5303DCulture and Diversity Dispositions

0.5

ED-FPX5730AEnglish Language Learner Considerations in Teaching

0.5

ED-FPX5730BModeling Cultural Competency to Enhance Learning

0.5

ED-FPX5730CSocio-Linguistic Theories

0.5

ED-FPX5730DLegislation Affecting English Language Learner Education

0.5

Take the following research course.

ED-FPX5306Action Research to Enhance Practice

2

Take the following learning science courses.

ED-FPX5302AStudent Learning Research

0.5

ED-FPX5302BResearch-Based Curriculum Design

0.5

ED-FPX5302CBrain-Based Learning Theory and Principles

0.5

ED-FPX5302DTechnology Impacts on Learning

0.5

Taken during the learner’s final quarter

ED-FPX5980Teaching and Learning Capstone

3

Total

At least 23 program points

One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.

Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.

This program is not designed to lead to license, endorsement, other professional credential, or salary advancement. Contact your school district for a determination on qualifications for salary advancement.

This program has not yet been evaluated by the Minnesota State Approving Agency and is therefore not currently eligible for VA benefits. Military tuition assistance is not currently available for this program.

GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.