Social and psychological theories are related to classroom experiences. Students choose the course appropriate to their area of certification. They help students develop skills essential for successful professional educators, including the use of theoretical knowledge to inform professional practice and the cultivation of questions rooted in practice to illuminate the meaning of theory. Internships are supervised by MSED program staff, who are in regular contact with students and supervisors at the field site. In public-school settings, continuous monitoring of the intern's progress ensures that the skills and knowledge gained in the MSED program help them master the diverse tasks and responsibilities educators face.
Students develop their own philosophy of education in the course.
Learning in mathematics, science, reading and writing, and informal reasoning. New models of classroom interaction, particularly those using technology to enable new cognitive and social roles for students. Theoretical motivations in cognitive and social-interaction learning theories, empirical studies evaluating their effectiveness, and prospects for propagation of such innovations. The course includes hands-on experience with classroom activities and educational software as well as videos of teaching practice. Background readings combine studies of student learning, science teaching practice, new paradigms for technology-based learning environments in science, and the problems and potential of various approaches.