MEd Advanced Studies in International Baccalaureate Research
Upcoming Infosession
- Register: Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL) Information Session — 10/24/2023, 5:00pm - 6:00pm — Virtual
Join us to learn about the ASTL M.Ed. program for practicing educators. Program faculty will be on hand to answer your questions! Application fee will be waived for those who attend a fall 2023 information session!- Register: Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL) Information Session — 11/16/2023, 7:00pm - 8:00pm — Virtual
Join us to learn about the ASTL M.Ed. program for practicing educators. Program faculty will be on hand to answer your questions! Application fee will be waived for those who attend a fall 2023 information session!- Register: Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL) Information Session — 12/5/2023, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us to learn about the ASTL M.Ed. program for practicing educators. Program faculty will be on hand to answer your questions! Application fee will be waived for those who attend a fall 2023 information session!
Upcoming Event
The ASTL concentration in advanced International Baccalaureate (IB) research provides in-depth professional development for teachers in the philosophy, elements, and assessments of the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme.
Course work focuses on the theory, pedagogy, and research supporting the IB programs. Upon completion of 15 credits of concentration courses, teachers may apply to the IB organization for the IB certificate in teaching and learning.
Upon successful completion of the degree, as well as fulfillment of the IB’s teaching experience requirements, educators can register with the IB organization for the advanced certificate in teaching and learning research.
Core Courses (12 credits)
- EDUC 606: Education and Culture (3 credits)
- EDUC 612: Inquiry into Practice (2 credits)
- EDUC 613: How Students Learn (3 credits)
- EDUC 614: Designing and Assessing Teaching and Learning (2 credits)
- EDUC 615: Educational Change (2 credits)
Concentration Courses (18 credits)
- EDUC 621: Teaching and Learning in the International Baccalaureate Programme (3 credits)
- EDUC 622: Curriculum Development across IB Programs (3 credits)
- EDUC 623: Models and Strategies for Teaching and Learning in IB Schools (3 credits)
- EDUC 624: Assessment and Learning in IB Schools (3 credits)
- EDUC 626: Inquiry into Action: IB Teachers, Learners, and Schools (3 credits)
- EDUC 627: Contemporary Issues and Trends in IB (3 credits)
Total: 30 credits
Program Exit Requirement
Professional Development Portfolio: A performance-based assessment that provides concrete evidence of teacher professional development throughout the ASTL program. Students finalize and present their portfolios in their final spring semester.