GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ADVANCED STUDIES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING ACADEMIC PROGRAM COORDINATOR, ASTL: DR. REBECCA K. FOX OUTREACH COORDINATOR, ASTL: TERRENCE J. JENKINS DEGREE; M.ED., CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION HOMEPAGE: HTTP://GSE.GMU.EDU/PROGRAMS/ASTL/
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FAST TRAIN Fall 2014 ESL Orientation
George Mason universityGraduate School of education
Advanced studies in teaching and learning
academic program coordinator, astl: dr. Rebecca k. foxoutreach coordinator, astl: Terrence j. Jenkinsdegree; M.Ed., curriculum and instructionhomepage: http://gse.gmu.edu/programs/astl/
Congratulations and welcome to the Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning programs in College of Education and Human Development! The purpose of this orientation video is to provide an overview of your academic program, academic policies, and degree completion. 1
AGENDAProgram Overview:Mission, Core Values, Program Outcomes & Professional DispositionsProgram StructureCourse Sequence & Admission InformationFinal Reminders
George Mason University
College of Education and Human Development
Graduate School of Education
Division of Advanced Professional Teacher Development and International Education
Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning
ASTL MissionTo 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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The ASTL Curriculum is Grounded in the Five Core Propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
ASTL Core Values are aligned with The core values of George masons college of education
ASTls role in teachers ongoing professional career development
ASTL Program Learning Outcomes: What Teachers Should Know and Be Able to DoTeachers 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 think systematically about their practice and learn from experience.Teachers are members of learning communities. The Five Core Propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
ASTL Program Learning Outcomes: Additional three Principles and OutcomesTeachers 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.
Features of astl:Face-to-face and Distance Learning formats available for Core course and some Concentrations
Tuition Discount for Virginia Educators with 15% discount for PK-12 credit course (for information and to apply for discount go to cehd.gmu.edu/teachva)
Tuition Discount for out-of-state students with 45% discount on out-studentaccounts.gmu.edu/tuition-fees
ASTL Program Structure Two Major Components
Concentration Classes focus on a specific content areaCore Classes focus on research and pedagogySome concentrations offer flexibility in sequencing Concentration and Core courses.
Specialty Concentration18-21 Credits
ASTL Core12 Credits
Concentration Classes focus on a specific content area and increase teachers expertise in that specializationCore Classes focus on research and pedagogy, allowing teachers to use their classrooms as laboratories to implement ASTLs learning outcomes and principlesSome concentrations offer flexibility in sequencing Concentration and Core courses. Talk to your advisor.
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Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning 30 or 33* Credit Masters Degree Education Core (12 Credits)
Inquiry into Practice (2)
How Students Learn (3)
Designing and Assessing Teaching and Learning (2)
Education and Culture (3)
Educational Change (2) Areas of Concentration (18 or 21 credits)
Early Childhood EducationForeign Languages (Span & French)HistoryInternational Baccalaureate Literacy: K-12 Reading Specialist*Literacy: PK-12 ClassroomsMathematicsElementary K-6MathematicsMiddle & SecondaryScienceSpecial Education Teacher LeadershipIndividualized ConcentrationDesigning Digital Learning in SchoolsGifted Child EducationPhysical Education (cohort only)+
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ASTL Concentration (18-21 credits)Completion OptionsConcentration completed in their entirety before CORE classesSome concentrations allow to take concentration and CORE classes togetherScheduling of Core and Concentration ClassesMost classes in Fairfax campus in the evening Contact concentration advisor Consult the Program of Study and Advising Form for suggested course sequenceCourse substitutions may be made with preapproval of concentration advisorSome Concentrations are now fully or partially online: International Baccalaureate (fully), Special Education (majority), Mathematics (partially)
Concentration classes can be completed in their entirety before participating in CORE classesFor some concentrations, it is possible to take concentration and CORE classes together as long as prerequisites are met. See an advisor for details.Most classes offered on the Fairfax campus at 4:30 or 7:20 in the evening unless you are in a specific cohort (Example: Literacy)Your concentration advisor is your first contact for scheduling/availability Consult the Program of Study and Advising Form for suggested course sequenceCourse substitutions may be made with preapproval of concentration advisor
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ASTL CORE
Through the Education Core,ASTL focuses on teachers using their classroomsAs a laboratory for studying and understanding:
How students learnHow to design instruction that meets the needs of all learnersHow to assess student learning through multiple approachesHow cultural and linguistic factors affect student learning and school climateHow to become change agents in their schools by cultivating their leadership skills
ASTL Core CourseworkEDUC 612--Inquiry into PracticeExperience using research skills and critical reflective practice for inquiry into classroom practiceEDUC 613--How Students Learn Advanced course using research and developmental and learning theories to understand how students learnEDUC 614--Designing and assessing Teaching and Learning Advanced work in the design and development of curricular, pedagogical and assessment strategies to meet the diverse needs and interests of all studentsEDUC 606--Education and CultureUse of the Cultural Inquiry Process (CIP) to help teachers conduct culturally-focused classroom inquiry and to help teachers acquire multiple perspectives, analyze settings, and expand culturally responsive pedagogy and teaching strategies for use in todays increasingly diverse classroomEDUC 615--Educational ChangeCapstone CourseExplores influences on educational change at the classroom, school, community, state, and national levels; emphasizes the role of teachers as leaders
George Mason University Graduate School of EducationM.Ed.: Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning Year-Long Curricular Format: Education Core Schedule
CoursesJJASONDJFMAMEDUC 612 Inquiry into Practice (2 credits) F2FEDUC 613 How Students Learn (3 credits) F2F/OnlineEDUC 614 Designing & Assessing Teaching & Learning (2 credits) F2F/OnlineEDUC 606 Education and Culture (3 credits) F2F/OnlineEDUC 615 Educational Change (2 credits) F2F/Online
SummerFallSpring*** NOTES: Must begin Core coursework with EDUC 612 Summer F2F ONLY; EDUC 613 follows (Fall); EDUC 615 in Final Spring of Program w/ Portfolio Presentation
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ASTL CORE Classes ClassTerm offeredFormatPrerequisite (completed before)EDUC 612(2 credits)Summer onlyFace to Face onlyAdmission to ASTL Program(late June late July)EDUC 613(3 credits)Fall onlyOnline or Face to FaceEDUC 612 (pre-req)EDUC 614(2 credits)Fall onlyOnline or Face to FaceEDUC 612 (pre-req)EDUC 613 (pre-req, may be taken concurrently)EDUC 606(3 credits)Spring onlyOnline or Face to FaceEDUC 612 & EDUC 613 (pre-req)EDUC 615(2 credits)Spring onlyOnline or Face to FaceEDUC 612, EDUC 613, EDUC 614 (pre-req)EDUC 606 (pre-req, may be taken concurrently)
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ASTL AdvisingEach student is assigned a concentration advisor specific to your specialty area and has a professional academic advisor. Your concentration advisorQuestions regarding specific concentration class requirementsConcentration course schedulingSubstituting a given concentration class for anotherYour professional academic advisorGraduation and degree progressRegistration details for Core coursesPaperwork for re-enrollment or course transfers
In the Division of Advanced Professional Teacher Development and International Education, we have a dual approach to the advising process. You will work with a both a professional academic advisor and a faculty mentor in order to successfully complete your academic program and meet your career goals. The name and contact information for your advisors can be found in your acceptance packet from the CEHD Admissions Office. When you have questions regarding course registration and planning, completing paperwork like re-enrollment forms or removing your provisional admissions status, or tracking your progress toward graduation, you should get in touch with your professional academic advisor. Your faculty mentor is a full time instructional faculty member in your specific field of study, so they are the best contact for career advising, information on professional organizations and other types of development, and discussing your research interests. 18
Program planningSubmit to Dr. Fox [email protected] and Marie Champagne [email protected]
The ASTL Program of Study and Advising Form should be completed with the help of your advisor and submitted to our office electronically:
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ASTL ADMISSIONS PROCESS:
Attend an infosessionPart IApply onlinePart IIThanks!Online applicationGoal statementTranscripts ** Three letters of Recommendation
Admissions Process
Completed graduate application--available on line at: http://gse.gmu.edu/programs/astl/admissions Includes an Expanded Goals Statement on the applicationthen scroll down to Department Form and download to completeOfficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutionsA minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hoursThree letters of recommendation describing the applicants potential for success in the program, one of which must be from a direct supervisor$75 application fee online** There are additional requirements for international students
Application deadlines:ASTL has some limited flexibility regarding admissions deadlines, the following dates should be followed to ensure timely receipt of required materialsSpring Start November 1Fall or Summer Start March 1 Priority, but will accept later (through 1 May for summer)Final Deadline for Fall start July 30(For both Summer coursework activation and Fall admission)
What 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.
Astl faculty & staff in our divisionFaculty: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 ManagerTerrence J. Jenkins- Outreach CoordinatorAndreina Sanchez- APTDIE Administrative Coordinator
ASTL Contact InformationGeneral [email protected]. Rebecca K. Fox703-993-4123 Academic Program Coordinator, ASTL [email protected]
Terrence J. JenkinsASTL Program Outreach Marie ChampagneASTL Student [email protected]://gse.gmu.edu/programs/astl
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