Home/College Degrees and Programs/Online Master's Degree In Curriculum and Instruction Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction (Advanced Program for Continuing Professional Education)
The Learner and Learning -- Create developmentally appropriate instruction that addresses each learner’s diverse needs. [MC2, MC3]
- Manage the learning environment to actively and equitably engage learners. [MC2, MC3]
- Develop instructional strategies that consider the learners’ time and space. [MC2]
- Incorporate strategies and concepts that focus the learners’ attention. [MC2]
Instructional Strategies -- Develop aligned unit and lesson objectives with measurable assessments and rubrics. [MC1, MC2]
- Analyze instructional strategies for diverse students. [MC1, MC2, MC3]
- Implement a variety of strategies to improve instruction based on data. [MC2]
- Analyze assessment data to determine the unmet needs of learners and to drive continuous improvement. [MC2, MC4]
- Plan collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals who have specialized expertise to design effective cross-curricular learning experiences. [MC2, MC4]
Curriculum Development -Candidates independently and collaboratively design, develop and implement curriculum based on current educational research and trends that address standards, culturally diverse populations, and differentiated instruction. (InTASC 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10)
- Identify bias in curriculum. [MC3, MC4, MC5]
- Analyze curriculum maps. [MC2]
- Revise curriculum maps based on best practices. [MC2]
- Justify curriculum that aligns with district goals and state standards to improve student achievement. [MC2]
- Develop diverse and differentiated curriculum. [MC2, MC5]
Professional Responsibility -- Design personal professional development to extend curriculum and instruction knowledge and skills. [MC4]
- Analyze the roles and responsibilities of a curriculum leader. [MC2, MC4]
- Reflect on personal biases to create relevant and ethical learning experiences. [MC2, MC5]
- Collaborate with education stakeholders to foster a productive and positive learning community. [MC4]
Apply learning theories to the design and development of curriculum. [MC2, MC5]
Build curriculum by leveraging generative AI to enhance and vary instruction. [MC2, MC4, MC5]Design curriculum and instruction in synchronous and asynchronous digital learning environments. [MC2]Evaluate technology for digital and in-person learning environments. [MC2, MC4, MC5]Advocate for continuous improvement in education. [MC3, MC4]
Facilitate equitable use of digital learning tools and content that meet the needs of learners. [MC3, MC4]Model the ethical use and implementation of technology for leaders, educators, and students. [MC2, MC4, MC5]Professional Development -Candidates design, develop and implement data-based professional development utilizing effective communication and presentation skills. Candidates work to build a shared vision and supportive culture while contributing to the knowledge and skills of others to advance professional practice. (InTASC 10)
- Create professional development plans at the school-level or district-level. [MC1, MC2, MC4]
- Build professional development based on student data. [MC2]
- Evaluate and revise professional development plans using feedback to measure relevance and effectiveness. [MC2]
- Evaluate tools, including technology, for successful coaching and implementation of professional learning. [MC1, MC4]
