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-FPX5010	Foundations of Master's Studies in Education	2
EDT-FPX5100A	Change Research and Theory and Technology Integration	0.5
EDT-FPX5100B	Collaboration in Technology Integration	0.5
EDT-FPX5100C	Innovations to Serve Diverse Learners	0.5
EDT-FPX5100D	Communicating Innovation and Change with Stakeholders	0.5
EDT-FPX5102A	Data Collection and Analysis Strategies	0.5
EDT-FPX5102B	Analyzing Data	0.5
EDT-FPX5102C	Technology for Data Collection	0.5
EDT-FPX5102D	Digital Tools for Communicating with Stakeholders	0.5
EDT-FPX5104A	Dispositions for Positive Change	0.5
EDT-FPX5104B	Teacher Digital Rights and Responsibilities	0.5
EDT-FPX5104C	Enhancing Digital Learning for Students	0.5
EDT-FPX5104D	Guiding 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-FPX5300A	Evaluating Curricular Models and Theories	0.5
ED-FPX5300B	Applying Curricular Models and Theories	0.5
ED-FPX5300C	Team Collaboration Theories and Practices for Curriculum Design and Improvement	0.5
ED-FPX5300D	Team Practices in Curriculum Design and Implementation	0.5
EDT-FPX5130A	Standards, Outcomes, and Competencies for Curriculum Development	0.5
EDT-FPX5130B	Applying Competency-Based Curriculum Development	0.5
EDT-FPX5130C	Competency-Based Instruction with Research-Based Practices	0.5
EDT-FPX5130D	Competency-Based Student-Centered Environments	0.5

Choose four from the following instruction courses.

ED-FPX5301A	Research-Based Pedagogical Methods and Models	0.5
ED-FPX5301B	Designing Research-Based Instructional Methods	0.5
ED-FPX5301C	Delivering Research-Based Instructional Methods	0.5
ED-FPX5301D	Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching	0.5
EDT-FPX5130A	Standards, Outcomes, and Competencies for Curriculum Development	0.5
EDT-FPX5130B	Applying Competency-Based Curriculum Development	0.5
EDT-FPX5130C	Competency-Based Instruction with Research-Based Practices	0.5
EDT-FPX5130D	Competency-Based Student-Centered Environments	0.5
EDT-FPX5142A	Implementing Adaptive Learning for Diverse Learners	0.5
EDT-FPX5142B	Universal Design for Learning for Personalized and Adaptive Instructional Strategies	0.5
EDT-FPX5142C	Adaptive Instruction and Assessment Strategies	0.5
EDT-FPX5142D	Adaptive Learning Systems	0.5

Choose four from the following assessment courses.

ED-FPX5304A	Assessment Models and Approaches	0.5
ED-FPX5304B	Assessment Design and Implementation	0.5
ED-FPX5304C	Analyzing Assessment Data for Decision Making	0.5
ED-FPX5304D	Communicating Assessment Results to Stakeholders	0.5
EDT-FPX5142A	Implementing Adaptive Learning for Diverse Learners	0.5
EDT-FPX5142B	Universal Design for Learning for Personalized and Adaptive Instructional Strategies	0.5
EDT-FPX5142C	Adaptive Instruction and Assessment Strategies	0.5
EDT-FPX5142D	Adaptive Learning Systems	0.5

Choose four from the following cultural competency/diversity courses.

ED-FPX5303A	Multicultural Theories, Frameworks, and Models	0.5
ED-FPX5303B	Student Culture and Teaching Practices	0.5
ED-FPX5303C	Implementing Multicultural Instruction	0.5
ED-FPX5303D	Culture and Diversity Dispositions	0.5
ED-FPX5730A	English Language Learner Considerations in Teaching	0.5
ED-FPX5730B	Modeling Cultural Competency to Enhance Learning	0.5
ED-FPX5730C	Socio-Linguistic Theories	0.5
ED-FPX5730D	Legislation Affecting English Language Learner Education	0.5

Take the following research course.

ED-FPX5306

Action Research to Enhance Practice

Take the following learning science courses.

ED-FPX5302A	Student Learning Research	0.5
ED-FPX5302B	Research-Based Curriculum Design	0.5
ED-FPX5302C	Brain-Based Learning Theory and Principles	0.5
ED-FPX5302D	Technology Impacts on Learning	0.5

Taken during the learner’s final quarter

ED-FPX5980

Teaching and Learning Capstone

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.