MED-MODIS - Moderate Disabilities
Education Grad
Master of Education
Formal Title
Moderate Disabilities
Degree Type
Master of Education
Overview
The mission of the Lasell University Master of Education degree programs is to provide new and experienced teachers with:
A broad understanding of practice and theory related to curriculum and instruction.
Familiarity with the needs of diverse learners and resources for meeting those needs.
Engagement in professional collaboration; exploration and support of community resources.
Experiences as consumers and producers of research.
For more information on the initial licensure for the Special Education: Moderate Disabilities program, see program
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Goal 1: Effective Teaching that Supports All Learners
Objective
Upon completion of the major program of study in Education, students will be able to: write an effective lesson plan that supports learner variability and learners' diverse needs (e.g., hearing or vision needs, learning styles, persons from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds); deliver effective instruction; develop a series (three or more) of connected lessons that provide opportunities for all students to demonstrate academic ability.
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Goal 2: Critical Reflection
Objective
Upon completion of the major program of study in Education, students will be able to: use skills of critical reflection to evaluate and modify their own teaching; critique the teaching of others, both peers and experienced teachers; plan and implement their own professional development based on their critical reflections.
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Goal 3: Practice-Focused Research
Objective
Upon completion of the major program of study in Education, students will be able to: identify questions and issues in teaching and learning; investigate questions through analyzing current research and designing and conducting original research; communicate outcomes of original research and apply findings to improve teaching and learning.
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Goal 4: Leadership
Objective
Upon completion of the major program of study in Education, students will be able to: collaborate with other school-based professionals (e.g., teaching peers and staff in special education, bilingual, and ELL programs) and assume leadership roles in supporting teaching and learning; collaborate with parents/ care-givers and community-based groups, including service agencies, advocacy groups, and governing bodies (e.g., school committee); develop, facilitate, and participate in professional development.