Teaching and Learning, MEd

Program Description

The Master of Education in Teaching and Learning is a completely online program that includes coursework in research methods, curriculum theory, learning and motivation, issues in assessment, and cultural diversity. Students may elect to specialize in one of the following emphasis areas: Experiential Learning for Early Childhood, Instructional Coaching, STEAM Education or Effective and Reflective Teaching. The program is intended to strengthen and enhance teaching skills, promote research and reflection on innovative teaching strategies, and expand content knowledge.

For more program information, please visit http://www.clemson.edu/education/academics/masters-specialist-programs/masters-education-teaching-learning/index.html.

Summary of Degree Requirements

The Teaching and Learning MEd is a 30 credit-hour program that includes 18 credit hours of core pedagogical coursework and 12 credit hours of specialization coursework.

Coursework

Required Courses

Core pedagogical courses:

• ED (EDLT) 8250 - Cultural Diversity in Education 3 Credits  
• ED 8600 - Classroom-Based Research I 3 Credits  
• ED 8650 - Curriculum Theory 3 Credits  
• ED 8990 - Classroom-Based Research II 3 Credits  
• EDF 8080 - Contemporary Issues in Assessment 3 Credits  

Specialization Courses

Students select one of the following areas of specialization:

Effective and Reflective Teaching

• ED 8810 - Effective Teaching Practice and the Learning Environment 3 Credits  

• ED 8820 - Differentiation in Instruction and Student Work Analysis 3 Credits  

• ED 8830 - The Reflective Practitioner 3 Credits  

• ED 8840 - Leading from the Classroom 3 Credits  

Experiential Learning for Early Childhood

• EDEC 8000 - Parent and Family Involvement in Early Childhood Settings 3 Credits  

• EDEC 8100 - Advanced Early Childhood Education Foundations and Methods 3 Credits  

• EDEC 8200 - Advanced Early Childhood Education Curriculum 3 Credits  

• EDEC 8950 - Math, Science and Technology Inquiry in Early Childhood 3 Credits  

Instructional Coaching

• ED 8750 - Elements of Instructional Effectiveness 3 Credits  
• ED 8760 - Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Learning from a Mentor Perspective 3 Credits  
• EDLT 8280 - Critical Issues in Instructional Coaching and School Leadership 3 Credits  
• EDLT 8290 - Reflective Instructional Coaching Practice 3 Credits  

STEAM

• ED 8700 - STEAM Instructional Design 3 Credits  
• ED 8710 - STEAM Transdisciplinary Teaching 3 Credits  
• ED 8720 - STEAM Enacted and Evaluated 3 Credits  
• ED 8730 - STEAM Assessment 3 Credits