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Educational Foundations
Overview
Goals
Admission and Matriculation
Requirements
Overview
This program is a concentration within the existing Master of Education
(M.Ed.) degree, approved in l985 by the Department of Higher Education.
It uses the concept of critical thinking as a focal point for an
analysis of schooling in America, the relationship between the schools
and the broader social system, and the theoretical basis for pedagogical
decisions. Recognizing the importance of improving classroom practice
of teachers enrolled in the program, strong emphasis is placed on
understanding the theoretical underpinnings of critical thinking
from a philosophical, historical, social, and political perspective,
and a consideration of the implications for classroom practice.
Improvements in classroom practice of teachers enrolled in the program
are developed from these implications.
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Goals:
- To develop an understanding of the philosophical, historical, social and political origins of the concept of teaching for critical thinking and the implications for current school practice.
- To develop an understanding of the basic concepts and ideals that underlie critical thinking as a school goal.
- To develop an understanding of research and evaluation especially as they relate to the improvement of teaching.
- To strengthen teachers' existing curricular planning and pedagogical strategies so that critical thinking objectives can be achieved.
- To develop the ability to engage in a critical analysis of educational issues and the professional knowledge base of teachers.
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Admission and Matriculation:
Admission to the M.Ed. program is limited to certified teachers. Applicants must demonstrate required Miller Analogies Test scores and a basic undergraduate GPA of 3.0, although special consideration will be extended to tenured teachers who otherwise demonstrate that they are capable of completing the program. An applicant who wishes to enroll in courses in the program prior to matriculation may be permitted to register for six credits by presenting proof of an undergraduate degree or teaching certification.
Graduation requirements are the completion of 39 semester hours
as outlined, including a culminating activity.
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Requirements for the Master of Education,
Concentration in Critical Thinking:
| COUN 539 |
Dynamics of Group Processes |
3 |
| CURR 530 |
Principles of Curriculum Development |
3 |
| CURR 534 |
Strategies for Curriculum Change |
3 |
| EDFD 520 |
Development of Educational Thought |
3 |
| EDFD 540 |
Social Forces and Education |
3 |
| ELRS 503 |
Methods of Research |
3 |
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| EDFD 548 |
Crucial Issues in American Education |
3 |
| EDFD 550 |
Critical Thinking and Learning |
3 |
| EDFD 670 |
Culminating Activity Project in Critical Thinking |
3 |
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| EDFD 551 |
Critical Thinking and Moral Education |
3 |
| EDFD 552 |
Critical Thinking and Contemporary Educational Issues |
3 |
| EDFD 554 |
Critical Thinking and Democracy |
3 |
| EDFD 555 |
Critical Thinking and Reasoning |
3 |
| EDFD 581 |
Critical Thinking, Community and Self |
3 |
| READ 508 |
Critical Thinking and Literacy |
3 |
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In addition, students must complete 3 credits, as determined by an advisor, in content field, e.g. Science, English, History, foreign language, etc. Courses are to be selected in consultation with the advisor. |
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