Master of Education - Middle Level Education Area

Curriculum Map - GPE

1. GPE001: Knowledge - Theory: Apply knowledge of psychological and educational theory, research, and/or philosophy related to the area of specialization or certification.
2. GPE002: Knowledge - Assessments: Demonstrate understanding and use of the types of assessments appropriate to the area of specialization or certification.
3. GPE003: Knowledge - Purpose: Identify the purpose of education in society, and be able to analyze why things happen in the educational community and/or in the political community that surrounds education.
4. GPE004: Knowledge - Diversity: Demonstrate knowledge of concepts related to diversity, and the interaction between concepts related to diversity and the area of specialization or certification.
5. GPE005: Skills - Theory: Demonstrate the ability to incorporate theory and research into practice related to the area of specialization.
6. GPE006: Skills - Data: Demonstrate the ability to gather appropriate data and use data in problem analysis and decision-making related to the area of specialization.
7. GPE007: Skills - Problem Solving: Use problem solving/critical thinking strategies appropriate to the area of specialization.
8. GPE008: Skills - Reflection: Use reflective practice within the area of specialization.
9. GPE009: Skills - Communication: Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills related to the area of specialization.
10. GPE010: Skills - Technology: Use a variety of technologies appropriate for working in the area of specialization.
11. GPE011: Dispositions - Service: Demonstrate service to the community.
12. GPE012: Dispositions - Diversity: Demonstrate positive dispositions toward diversity and equity.
13. GPE013: Dispositions - Professionalism: Demonstrate professionalism in one’s demeanor, behavior, conduct, decision-making, and interactions with colleagues.

Curriculum Map - MED MIDDLE

1. MEDMIDDLE001: Specific Specialization Standard 1: Recognize the significant transition that middle level children/youth experience (knowledge).
2. MEDMIDDLE002: Specific Specialization Standard 2: Explain the extent and manner in which biological, psychological, social, and environmental forces affect the middle level child/youth during different developmental periods (knowledge).
3. MEDMIDDLE003: Specific Specialization Standard 3: Explain the need to develop an environment with flexible scheduling, grouping, and diverse practices to show a sense of shared responsibility for the middle level children and youth (knowledge).
4. MEDMIDDLE004: Specific Specialization Standard 4: Understand the need for programs and practices that sustain integrated and activity-centered curriculum for middle, level children and youth (knowledge).
5. MEDMIDDLE005: Specific Specialization Standard 5: Recognize the demands of life in a fast changing world as it affects the behavior, character, ethics, and values of a diverse middle level population (knowledge).
6. MEDMIDDLE006: Specific Specialization Standard 6: Correlate the differing perspective of causality to prevention, intervention, and discipline management programs and strategies for middle level children and youth (knowledge).
7. MEDMIDDLE007: Specific Specialization Standard 7: Analyze the psychological, emotional, and social dynamics related to the middle level child/youth and its affects on the interdisciplinary team approach (skill).
8. MEDMIDDLE008: Specific Specialization Standard 8: Demonstrate a variety of techniques and strategies to restructure the assessment process for middle level children and youth (skill).
9. MEDMIDDLE009: Specific Specialization Standard 9: Implement a curriculum that assists the middle level children/youth to become independent, confident, life-long learners as they develop a broad knowledge base and transition to the higher levels of education (skill).
10. MEDMIDDLE010: Specific Specialization Standard 10: Analyze the need for a cooperative environment that is inclusive of all middle level children/youth, their parents, the staff and community (skill).

Curriculum Map - MD TECH

1. MDTECH001: Standard 1, Information Access, Evaluation, Processing and Application: Access, evaluate and process information efficiently and effectively. Apply information accurately and appropriately.
2. MDTECH002: Standard 2, Communication: Use technology to exchange information and interact electronically effectively and appropriately with others. Use technology effectively and appropriately to communicate information in a variety of formats.
3. MDTECH003: Standard 3, Legal, Social, and Ethical Issues: Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, social, and ethical issues related to technology.
4. MDTECH004: Standard 4, Assessment for Administration and Instruction: Use information technologies to analyze problems and develop solutions.
5. MDTECH005: Standard 5, Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction: Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate technology in the delivery of a curriculum-related instructional activity. Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate student use of technology to support inquiry, problem solving, communication, and/or collaboration.
6. MDTECH006: Standard 6, Assistive Technology: Understand human, equity, and development issues surrounding the use of assistive technology to enhance student learning performance and apply that understanding to practice.
7. MDTECH007: Standard 7, Professional Growth: Analyze the use of emerging technologies to improve teaching and learning. Develop habits of mind that support continual learning and professional growth in technology.