Education Specialist in Teaching and Learning

Domain 1: EdS Teaching and Learning: Philosophy of Teaching and Learning -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Education Specialist in Teaching and Learning program will explore the history and philosophy of teaching and learning as a foundation for continuous improvement in the teaching and learning process.

• Analyze the history and philosophy of teaching and learning.
• Formulate a personal philosophy of teaching and learning.
• Analyze the relationship between assessment and accountability.
• Assess the principles of collaboration.

Domain 2: EdS Teaching and Learning: Learning Theory -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Education Specialist in Teaching and Learning program will engage in the evaluation of learning theory as it relates to mentoring, coaching, collaboration and other tools to promote continuous improvement in the teaching and learning process.

• Differentiate between mentoring and coaching in the teaching and learning process.
• Evaluate learning theories.
• Assess the process of collaboration.

Domain 3: EdS Teaching and Learning: Disruptive Innovation and Change -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Education Specialist in Teaching and Learning program will examine disruptive innovation and change with regard to theories and models leading to continuous improvement and sustainable change in teaching and learning.

• Support continuous improvement and sustainable change.
• Analyze technology innovation that improves outcomes.
• Evaluate the implications of internal and external regulations on outcomes.
• Integrate models and theories of change.
• Analyze the relationship between learning and change.

Domain 4: EdS Teaching and Learning: Globalization and Worldview -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Education Specialist in Teaching and Learning program will examine teaching and learning from a global perspective in order to become professionals who are cognizant of the social, cultural, organizational, and psychological factors that contribute to successful teaching and learning in a global community.

• Suggest methods of teaching and learning for culturally diverse recipients.
• Develop a response to the challenges and opportunities of teaching and learning inherent in a global environment.

Domain 5: EdS Teaching and Learning: Scholarship and Research -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Education Specialist in Teaching and Learning program will use research methods and statistical analysis to produce original research.