Curriculum and Instruction - Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education Specialization (Off-campus), M.Ed.
Master of Education
Program Overview
The Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education (CITE) is a graduate-level teacher preparation program in collaboration with the University of °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø, College Park (UMD) and the °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø State Department of Education. Successful program completion results in a Master's of Education (M.Ed.) degree and eligibility for a °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø teaching certificate in grades 1 through 6.
Key Features
- Blended learning model with experiential learning opportunities
- Inclusion of all supporting services staff and conditionally hired teachers interested in elementary level classroom instruction
- Opportunities for professional growth in a multicultural community
- Collaborative support from a master teacher, school-based administration, and program faculty
- Participation in a cohort experience with other CITE participants
Learning Goals
Learning Goals
- Identify characteristics of effective schools, teachers, classrooms, and teaching strategies.
- Apply research-based strategies in establishing personal relationships, building a positive classroom climate, and managing classroom tasks
- Employ high-leverage practices fundamental to teaching to assist students in learning important content and support their social and emotional development.
- Identify and practice research-based teaching strategies through small and large group instructional sessions.
- Create and implement engaging targeted lesson plans focused on curriculum indicators and expectations, including student outcome identification, modeling, guided practice, independent practice, and assessment.
- Incorporate effective educational technology to enhance instruction for student learning.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows all of the , plus the following:
- Current employee of a °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø school district
- Three professional recommendations including one from current principal/supervisor
- CV/Resume outlining experiences working with children
- Demonstrated completion of MSDE required prerequisite courses for credit in math, English, science, and social sciences
- Review the Foundational Competencies (FC) & Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE) Introduction and .
Application Process
Please refer to our for information on how to apply to this program.
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