Graduation Requirement Candidates for the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instructional Technology must complete a two-part culminating activity during the last semester of their graduate program. Part I consists of the presentation of a portfolio, which is to include examples of how the student fulfilled the requirement of completing a 75 hour field-based experience. Part II consists of the submission of a written exam in which the student addresses three issues proposed by the faculty. These issues will come from a pre-established pool and will be representative of topics covered in both core and concentration courses. Pool items will be available to students upon request.
Responses are due back by noon the same day.
Consultation or cooperation with classmates or others is strictly forbidden. 14.997 Children, Adolescents, School and Society Deals with effective teaching of children and adolescents who live in our complex world, including children who are abused or neglected, and children who come from families under stress or who are contending with physical, psychological, economic, or linguistic obstacles. The roles of outside agencies and community resources and their relationships with families and schools are explored. Also takes into account law, public policy, and advocacy issues related to children and families. Students complete an appropriate research project.