Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Leadership

Overview

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Leadership program is designed for the educator whose career goal is to become an instructional expert and teacher leader. The program provides a unique opportunity to integrate study, research, and practical experience to enhance the teacher's expertise. This program is a non­-certification program. However, for those candidates who already hold initial teaching certification and meet eligibility requirements, the TESOL track within this program may lead to the ELL endorsement in the state of Missouri. See details below.

Program Learning Outcomes for Curriculum and Instruction Leadership

1. The educator demonstrates understanding of content knowledge in his/her discipline and creates/supports differentiated and engaging learning opportunities based on student intellectual, social, and personal development.
2. The educator demonstrates skills in long­ range planning and curriculum development including implementation and evaluation of curriculum based upon standards and student needs.
3. The educator supports/creates learning experiences that utilize a variety of instructional strategies to encourage critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills in students including appropriate use of educational technology.
4. The educator supports/creates positive learning environments, encourages active engagement in learning, positive social interaction and self-motivation.
5. The educator models effective verbal, non-verbal, and media-communication techniques to build effective relationships with students, parents, school colleagues, and community members.
6. The educator is a reflective practitioner who effectively uses assessment strategies and data to plan, monitor, and evaluate student achievement and school processes to continually improve learning opportunities for all students.

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Leadership Requirements