The Master of Education (M.Ed.) Online program is designed for the classroom teacher seeking an advanced degree with an emphasis on curriculum and instruction. The candidate for this program is motivated to reach out and learn through a new mode of delivery and interaction.Agents of ChangeWith the growing concern of quality education in America, teachers today need understanding of many different learning styles and cultural backgrounds to facilitate learning in a way that allows students to reach full potential in each classroom. Students will develop the mindset and skills as \"Agents of Change\" in their classrooms and schools through a Christ-centered climate for lifelong learning and service. The focus of our M.Ed. program is on effective teaching strategies. The emphasis in the classroom is placed on the \"Theory of Practice\" model. Our desire is to see each of our teachers take what they learn in our online classroom and use it in their classroom. The conceptual framework, which is based upon national board standards, reinforces these approaches with emphasis on: - Implementing Instructional Effectiveness - Numerous new techniques to engage the learner are explored. - Leading Curricular Change - Practical assignments are used to replicate the latest in curriculum alignment used by public schools to address accountability concerns. - Managing Classroom Learning - Through a constructivist view teachers focus on ways to engage students. - Practicing Reflective Assessment - Teachers develop skills to provide authentic assessment opportunities complete with rubrics to enhance student learning. - Building Learning Networks - Teachers... [-]

The curriculum and instruction program leading to a Master of Education Degree (M.Ed.) is designed to further develop the skills of classroom teachers. Development of practical approaches to educational challenges is a major goal of the program.Completion of thirty-six (36) semester hours at the graduate level is required for graduation. A core program, consisting of ten (10) courses and thirty (30) semester hours will be offered in sequence to cohorts of professionals. Up to six (6) semester hours of graduate courses in education may be transferred from regionally accredited institutions. Courses may be used to renew an Indiana license. Professionalization of a license requires completion of the master\'s degree and semester hours in specific academic disciplines. Students should seek the counsel of their advisor if they are planning to professionalize their license.The program is designed to provide maximum convenience to the student in that courses are scheduled on Saturdays, registration may be completed by mail, payment may be made with VISA and MasterCard, books will be delivered to the students, and extra charges, such as parking fees, will not be assessed. A four hour seminar is held at the beginning of the program to introduce students to IWU and to give students an overall understanding of the Master of Education program.... [-]