CWRU-TNTC M.Ed. with License
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Master's Degree with State Teacher Licensure
One of the most promising models for improving teacher preparation involves placing teachers-in-training in excellent schools for long periods of time, as a resident in an apprenticeship setting. When PreK-12 schools partner with higher education institutions in meaningful ways, there is an opportunity to provide exemplary teacher preparation while simultaneously enhancing the growth of the teachers in the school and the quality of education for the students. The Resident Teacher Apprentice Program is our flagship program, created with this resident apprentice partnership at its core. It is a full-time, site-based program carried out in one year. This graduate level program is designed for recent liberal arts graduates, as well as professionals who are changing careers. Using medical internships, residencies and clinical psychology programs as models, teacher candidates are placed in a partner school where each resident apprentice works side-by-side with a master teacher for an entire academic year. Successful completion leads to a master’s degree in education and initial teacher licensure in the state where the program is located. Each state's licensing structure is different, but the general licensing areas include early childhood (P-3), elementary (P-5/6), middle childhood (4-9) and high school (grades 7-12). By spending a year in the school, these resident teachers also participate fully in the daily life of a teacher. Not only do they work and teach in their assigned classrooms, but throughout the year they attend team meetings, curriculum night, parent conferences, faculty professional development days and the special events that are typical of school life. They come to know the pace of the year and how pull-outs and special events mandate curricular adjustments. Further, as opportunities present themselves, apprentices may take advantage of the full spectrum of school life and help with such extracurricular activities as school plays, the school newspaper, or assistant coaching. As is possible, the graduate program will help sponsor apprentices' attendance of state or national educational conferences held in the community. Within the context of this resident apprenticeship model, the apprentices are treated by the students, parents and PreK-12 teachers as school faculty themselves. From observer to teammate, the apprentices become increasingly involved in all aspects of classroom teaching. From the first weeks of the summer courses, through their classroom placements, to the spring semester where they teach the curriculum they’ve designed - apprentices continue their participation in the school community and their journey to become full fledged teachers. It is the goal of the College that the teacher apprentices graduate feeling as though they have gained much of the knowledge and experience typical of one’s first year of teaching. The master’s program culminates with a comprehensive master’s exam. There are three components to the exam: a written response to the state and national standards for beginning teacher licensure, an oral defense and a portfolio exhibit. |
Resident Teacher Apprentice M.Ed. Program Courses
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Courses leading to the M.Ed. degree and the Elementary License (grades PK-5/6)
EDE 500 Foundations of Education (3) Taken at CWRU EDE 502 Instructional Technology (2) Taken at CWRU EDE 510 Introduction to Human Development and Learning (3) Taken at CWRU EDE 511 Advanced Studies in Human Development, Learning, Exceptionalities and Mental Health (3) EDE 520 Appropriate Phonics in Integrated Language Arts (3) EDE 521 Reading & Assessment in Early Childhood Education (3) EDE 523 Balanced Literacy (3) EDE 525 Reading & Literature in an Integrated Curriculum (3) EDE 527 Addressing the Diverse Learner (3) Taken at CWRU EDE 530 Curriculum & Methods I (1) EDE 531 Curriculum & Methods II (3) EDE 533 Curriculum & Methods III (3) EDE 550 Professional Development Seminar I (3) EDE 551 Professional Development Seminar II (3) EDE 560 Teaching Internship Early Childhood (6) Total hours 45 |
Courses leading to the M.Ed. degree and the Middle Childhood License (grades 4-9)
EDM 500 Foundations of Education (3) Taken at CWRU EDM 502 Instructional Technology (2) Taken at CWRU EDM 510 Introduction to Human Development and Learning (3) Taken at CWRU EDM 512 Advanced Studies in Human Development, Learning, Exceptionalities and Mental Health (3) EDM 520 Systematic Phonics in Integrated Language Arts (3) EDM 522 Reading & Assessment in Middle Childhood Education (3) EDM 523 Balanced Literacy (3) EDM 525 Reading & Literature in an Integrated Curriculum (3) EDM 527 Addressing the Diverse Learner (3) Taken at CWRU EDM 530 Curriculum & Methods I (1) EDE 531 Curriculum & Methods II (3) EDM 533 Curriculum & Methods III (3) EDE 550 Professional Development Seminar I (3) EDE 551 Professional Development Seminar II (3) EDE 563 Teaching Internship Early Childhood (6) Total hours 45 |
Courses leading to the M.Ed. degree and the High School License (grades 7-12)
EDA 500 Foundations of Education (3) Taken at CWRU EDA 502 Instructional Technology (2) Taken at CWRU EDA 510 Introduction to Human Development and Learning (3) Taken at CWRU EDA 513 Advanced Studies in Human Development, Learning, Exceptionalities and Mental Health (3) EDA 524 Reading and Literacy in the Content Area (3) EDA 527 Addressing the Diverse Learner (3) Taken at CWRU EDA 540 (A/B) Curriculum, Methods & Content Area Studies I (3) EDA 541 Curriculum and Methods II (3) EDA 543 Curriculum and Methods III (3) EDA 550 Professional Development Seminar I (3) EDA 551 Professional Development Seminar II (3) EDA 565 Teaching Internship: Secondary (6) Total hours 38 |