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- SEEKS TO BE A TEACHER LEADER?
- BELIEVES REFLECTIVE PRACTICE IS CRITICAL FOR PROFESSIONAL
GROWTH?
- WANTS TO FORTIFY CONTENT KNOWLEDGE WHILE EXPANDING
YOUR UNDERSTANDING PROMISING EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES?
- IS EAGER TO MENTOR OTHER TEACHERS IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT?
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| The UMBC Master of Arts in Education
(MAE) Program is designed for teachers who wish to examine
and reflect upon their own classroom practice. Combining
study in education and a range of academic disciplines,
this program is aimed at practitioners who view critical
inquiry as a major part of teachers’ work. The program
is not for those seeking administrative certification
but rather for those interested in continuing work in
classrooms and schools as a teacher leader. The UMBC MAE
program responds to the need for more highly qualified
teachers by requiring 18 semester hours in a specific
content area and 18 semester hours in core education courses.
There are two delivery systems for the MAE program. The
campus-based model (courses taught at UMBC) is
designed for individual teachers and
the LEA-based model (courses taught onsite in
LEA) designed for groups of teachers who enrolled
through their school district. The LEA-based model is
designed to meet the professional development needs of
teachers and the needs of the school district simultaneously.
Courses for both delivery systems are taught in the late
afternoon and evening in the fall and spring semesters. |
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| 36 semester hours – 18 in core education courses and 18 in content specific courses |
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| This MAE model is designed for individual teachers who want to become teacher leaders. Students enrolled in this model develop an individualized course of study based on their personal interests and strengths, their current teaching experiences, and their long-range professional goals. All students enrolled in this model are required to take 18 semester hours of coursework in content specific areas. This 18 semester hours of coursework is determined with a program advisor. All teachers are required to complete the 18 semester hours of MAE core education coursework in addition to the content area courses. |
| For more information on this model contact: Dr. Gene Schaffer at schaffer@umbc.edu. |
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| This MAE model is designed for groups
of teachers who want to become teacher leaders and enroll
in UMBC with the help of their local school district
(LEA). The model is in operation for
English, Mathematics, Science, and ESOL teachers in several local public school systems at the present time. Teachers enrolled in this
model have been identified through their school district
for the program and qualify for admission to the UMBC
Graduate School. This model is designed to help LEAs provide
opportunities for teachers to become highly qualified
while earning a masters degree. All students enrolled
in this model are required to take 18 semester hours of
coursework in a content specific area. The content coursework
for this model is customized to the needs of the teachers
in the specific LEA. All teachers are required to complete
the 18 semester hours of MAE core education courses in
addition to the content area coursework. |
| For more information on this model contact: Jerri Frick at frick@umbc.edu |
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