astl information session 06-15-2017
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College of Education and Human Development
Division of Advanced Professional Teacher Development & International Education
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Agenda
• ASTL Program Overview
• Mission
• Core Values
• Program Outcomes
• Professional Dispositions
• Program Structure
• Course Sequence
• Admission Information
• Final Reminders
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ASTL Program Overview
DescriptionThe ASTL program offers practicing teachers the opportunity to develop as student centered teacher leaders who are change-agents in their schools. The program is designed to deepen teacher content knowledge and research skills, as well as increase their understanding of student learning, assessment, and methods that meet students’ individual learning needs.
DegreeMEd: Curriculum & Instruction
Profilehttps://gse.gmu.edu/advanced-teaching-studies/academics/masters-in-education-advanced-international-baccalaureate-concentration
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ASTL Mission
To develop the content, pedagogical content knowledge, leadership skills, and research capacity of practicing teachers who want to take an inquiry stance on their educational practice and lead from the classroom as they contribute to on-going school improvement and educational change.
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Curriculum
The ASTL Curriculum is grounded in the Five Core Propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
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Core Values
ASTL Core Values are aligned with the Core Values of the George Mason’s College of Education:
• Social Justice• Research-Based Practice• Ethical Leadership• Collaboration• Innovation
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ASTL’s Role in Teachers’ Ongoing
Professional Career Development
Current ASTL MEd Future
• Teacher Preparation
• In-School PD
• Classroom Experience
• Advanced Pedagogical
Knowledge
• Advanced Content
Knowledge
• Curriculum Specialist
• School Leader
• Earn National Board
Certification
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ASTL’s Eight Program Learning OutcomesWhat Teachers Should Know & Be Able To Do
• Teachers are committed to students and their learning
• Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students
• Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning
• Teachers are committed to students and their learning
• Teachers are members of learning communities
The Five Core Propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
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Additional Learning Outcomes
• Teachers account for the needs of culturally, linguistically, and cognitively diverse learners.
• Teachers are change agents, teacher leaders, and partners with colleagues.• Teachers use technology to facilitate student learning and their own
professional development and educational change.
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Features of ASTL
Face-to-Face and Distance
Learning formats
available for Core Courses
VA Educators receive a 15%
discount off in-state tuition
rates for PK-12 credit course
Out-of-state students receive a 45% discount
off standard tuition rates
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ASTL Program Structure
Two Major Components
Concentration18 – 21 Credits
Concentration classes focus
on specific content area
ASTL Core12 Credits
Core classes focus on
research and pedagogy
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Concentrations
Areas of Concentration
18 - 21 Credits
ASTL Core
12 Credits
• Inquiry into Practice (2)
• How Students Learn (3)
• Designing & Assessing Teaching & Learning (2)
• Education & Culture (3)
• Educational Change (2)
• Advanced International Baccalaureate
• Designing Digital Learning in Schools
• Early Childhood Education
• Foreign Language – French
• Foreign Language – Spanish
• Gifted Child Education (Cohort)
• History
• Individualized Concentration
• Literacy K-12 Reading Specialist
• Literacy PK-12 Classroom
• Mathematics Elementary
• Mathematics – Middle/Secondary (Cohort)
• Physical Education (Cohort)
• Science K-12
• Special Education
• Teacher Leadership
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Scheduling
Completion Options:• Concentration may be completed in their
entirety before CORE classes• Some concentrations support taking
concentration and CORE classes together
Scheduling of Core and Concentration Classes:• Most classes in Fairfax campus in the evening • Contact concentration advisor • Consult the Program of Study and Advising
Form for suggested course sequence• Course substitutions may be made with
preapproval of concentration advisor• Some Concentrations are now fully or
partially online
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ASTL COREThrough the Education “Core,” ASTL focuses on teachers as researchers who view their classrooms as a “living laboratory” for studying and understanding:
• How students learn• How to design instruction that meets the needs of all learners• How to assess student learning through multiple approaches• How cultural and linguistic factors affect student learning and school climate• How to become change agents in their schools by cultivating their leadership skills
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Core: Course Descriptions
EDUC 612 – Inquiry Into Practice
Experience using research skills & developing critical reflective practice for inquiry into classroom practice
EDUC 613 – How Students Learn
Advanced course using research and developmental and learning theories to understand how students learn
EDUC 614 – Designing & Assessing Teaching & Learning
Advanced course using research and developmental and learning theories to understand more deeply the teaching
and learning process
EDUC 606 – Education & Culture
Use of the Cultural Inquiry Process (CIP) supports teachers as they conduct culturally- and linguistically-focused
classroom inquiry and acquire multiple perspectives, analyze settings, and expand culturally responsive pedagogy
and teaching strategies for use in today’s increasingly diverse classrooms
EDUC 615 – Education Change - Capstone
Explores influences on educational change at the classroom, school, community, state, and national levels;
emphasizes the role of teachers as leaders. The ASTL Portfolio is presented at the conclusion of EDUC 615.
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Courses Months
J J A S O N D J F M A M
EDUC 612 Inquiry into Practice (2 credits) F2F
EDUC 613 How Students Learn (3 credits) F2F/Online
EDUC 614 Designing & Assessing Teaching & Learning (2 credits) F2F/Online
EDUC 606 Education and Culture (3 credits) F2F/Online
EDUC 615 Educational Change (2 credits) F2F/Online
Core: Year-Long Schedule
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Class Term offered Format Prerequisite (completed before)
EDUC 612(2 credits)
Summer only Face to Face only
Admission to ASTL Program(late June –late July). Pre-requisite for all following Core courses
EDUC 613(3 credits)
Fall only Online or Face to Face
EDUC 612 (pre-req)
EDUC 614(2 credits)
Fall only Online or Face to Face
EDUC 612 (pre-req)EDUC 613 (pre-req, may be taken concurrently)
EDUC 606(3 credits)
Spring only Online or Face to Face
EDUC 612 & EDUC 613 (pre-req)
EDUC 615(2 credits)
Spring only Online or Face to Face
EDUC 612, EDUC 613, EDUC 614 (pre-req)EDUC 606 (pre-req, may be taken concurrently). To be taken in the final spring semester of coursework
Core: Classes at a Glance
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ASTL AdvisingEach student is assigned a concentration advisor specific to your specialty area and has a professional academic advisor.
Concentration Advisor• Questions regarding specific concentration
class requirements• Concentration course scheduling• Substituting a given concentration class for
another
Professional Academic Advisor• Graduation and degree progress• Registration details for Core courses• Paperwork for re-enrollment or course
transfers
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Program Planning
Submit to Dr. Fox [email protected],Your Advisor, and Marie Champagne [email protected]
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Admissions Process
Online Application
admissions.gmu.edu
Goals Statement
Describe why you chose this program, what you hope to learn and why now is an ideal time for
you to apply
2 Letters of Recommendation
Professional references submitted electronically
Transcripts
Should have overall GPA of 3.0 from undergraduate and/or
graduate institution
Application Fee
$75.00 non-refundable fee paid online at the time of application
submission
**There are additional requirements for International Students
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Application Deadlines ASTL has some flexibility regarding admissions deadlines, however, the following dates should be followed to ensure timely receipt of required materials. Preferred deadlines:
• Spring Start – November 1
• Fall or Summer Start – March 1 Priority, but will accept later (through 1 May for summer coursework activation)
• Final Deadline for Fall start – July 30(For Fall admission)
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What Our Students Say…
“Because of my ASTL research, I plan on being a positive change agent in my field.”
“ASTL helped broaden my understanding of how students learn holistically.”
“Because of ASTL, I am confident in my leadership, my ability to conduct research, to be an advocate for students and their families.”
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ASTL Faculty & Staff
Faculty
Dr. Rebecca K. Fox - ASTL, Academic Program CoordinatorDr. Stephanie DodmanDr. Nancy HolincheckDr. Anastasia Samaras
Professional Staff
Marie Champagne -Coordinator of Student ServicesCheryl Medina - Administrative Support ManagerShanon-Rose Griffith - Outreach CoordinatorAndreina Sanchez - APTDIE Administrative Coordinator
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Next Steps
Office of Admissions703-993-2892
cehd.gmu.edu/admissions
Outreach Coordinator
Shanon-Rose Griffith
703-993-6010 /
703.993.3875
Dr. Rebecca K. Fox
Professor and Academic
Program Coordinator
703.993.4123
Begin Your Online Application Today!https://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now
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