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Master of Education
The M.Ed. in Instruction: National Board Certified Teacher degree program is designed for educators seeking National Board Certification,which is the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education. Different states provide incentives that include salary increases and teacher-leader roles. Teachers who have achieved National Board Certification often move into teacher leadership roles in their respective school, district, and states. This degree program is for experienced teachers who are already in the classroom. This degree does not lead to a state teaching license.
Program Competencies
Developed and revised by practicing educators based on research and practitioner expertise, the National Board Five Core Propositions and Standards describe what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do to have a positive impact on student learning. This degree program is anchored in these propositions and standards to ensure graduates adhere to expectations established by the National Board.
Proposition 1 - Teachers are committed to students and their learning
Proposition 2 - Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students
Proposition 3 -Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning
Proposition 4 -Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience
Proposition 5 -Teachers are members of learning communities
Outcomes Assessment
Multiple assessments are used to determine candidate growth toward achievement of the knowledge and skills described in the Master of Education in Instruction: National Board Certified Teacher degree program competencies and the college-wide graduation competencies. Performance-based assessments are used to evaluate projects, assignments, and research papers. Goals, learning outcomes and activities, external assignments, and assessment strategies are linked directly to program and graduation competencies as stated on each course syllabus. Other assessment strategies may include mentoring sessions and observations of candidate performance in authentic settings.
Program Design
This 30-credit program consists of 12 credit hours of foundation courses that focus on teaching and learning and 18 credit hours of elective courses. The program requires that candidates be a licensed teacher in a K-12 classroom setting to complete the program competency assignments. In addition, teachers need to be seeking certification in a content area in which the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards offers a certificate. These courses will be offered online. There is a non-credit MED 6102 E-Folio course requirement.
To earn National Board Certification, candidates will also be required to apply to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) and meet their standards for their content area as demonstrated by submission of a professional portfolio and a content knowledge exam. NBPTS will require applicants to hold a valid teaching license and have three years of experience before they can earn National Board certification. Candidates are responsible for the financial costs associated with NBPTS portfolio submission.
E-Folio
Curriculum Development
Assessment and Evaluation
Instructional Design
Culture and Learning Environments
Foundations of National Board Certification
Content Knowledge
Differentiated Instruction
Teaching Practice and Learning Environment
Effective and Reflective Practitioner
Professional Inquiry
Qualification for Degree
To qualify for the M.Ed. in Instruction: National Board Certified Teacher degree, a candidate must successfully complete all coursework (30 credits), pass each course with a "C" or higher, and have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0. The program must be completed within five years.
NOTE:
Since there is no relevant Delaware license or certificate, the completion of this degree does not qualify the recipient for a license or certification in Delaware.
This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2024-2025 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2023 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.
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