180 Days Residency MEd Course of Study
Course of Study
Beginning at the end of August, you will work with middle or high school students as a co-teacher. Throughout the academic year, you will learn the skills and competencies needed to be a highly effective teacher, including:
- Creating an engaging and safe learning environment
- Practicing culturally relevant pedagogy and anti-racist teaching
- Planning effective instruction and assessing student learning
- Giving and receiving effective feedback
- Motivating students
- Co-teaching and collaborating with colleagues on curriculum
Simultaneously, you will take graduate classes where you will participate in seminar discussions about effective and equitable teaching strategies.
| Course | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | ||
| EDUC 715 | Secondary School Curriculum | 3 |
| EDUC 592SS | Pre-Practicum | 1 |
| EDUC 511, 512, 514 & 515 | Teaching Methods in Mathematics/ English/ Social Studies and History/Science | 3 |
| EDUC 503 | Sheltered English Immersion: Access to Academics for PK-12 English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 500M/S | Student Teaching in Middle or High School | 6 |
| EDUC 510 | Teacher of the Middle and High School Classroom | 2 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| EDUC 693A | Adolescent Growth and Development | 3 |
| EDUC 657 | Introduction to Urban Education | 3 |
| EDUC 615G | Integrating Technology with Instruction | 3 |
| EDUC 698 | Practicum: Clinical Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC 696W | Issues in Clinical Teaching (Clinical Teaching Seminar) | 3 |
| EDUC 711, 712, 743 & 777 | Advanced Methods in Mathematics/English/Social Studies and History/Science | 3 |
State Licensure Required Portfolio (TK20)
In order to receive a teaching license in Massachusetts, student teachers must complete a supervised practicum following Department of Education regulations, and demonstrate work toward proficiency of the “Professional Standards for Teachers” and subject matter specific standards. The 180 Days Residency is a state accredited program that meets this requirement. TK20 is what UMass-Amherst uses to document the evidence of proficiency in each of the professional standards required by the state.