Endicott College

International Education Curriculum Development and Supervision Program (M.Ed.)

Learn how to meet the needs of diverse student populations in international schools through a blended program of online and face-to-face studies, with summer courses in Madrid, Spain.
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Format
Online or hybrid
Time Commitment
Part-time or full-time options
Duration
12-24 months
Program Start
Fall or Summer
Credits
30

Program Overview

In this program, you will be challenged to create excellent learning architectures and cultures of learning for international education. You will learn how to develop a curriculum that encourages principles such as learner engagement; assessment “for, of, and as” learning; research and reflection on learning, inquiry, and understanding; as well as ongoing school enrichment, transformation, and innovation.

This flexible blended program can be completed in a minimum of 12 months or over an extended period of time to meet your personal requirements.

*The blended program of studies comprises online and face-to-face courses which may be delivered during the following time periods. Students may begin their studies in the fall or summer sessions.

  • Summer (July) Three face-to-face courses
  • Fall (September-December) Two online courses
  • Spring (January-May) Two online courses
  • Summer (July) Three face-to-face courses

The 100% online program can be completed in a minimum of 12 months.

Note: The International Curriculum Development program is not linked to Massachusetts teacher licensure.

Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 30

Required Curriculum

  • IED 504 - Theories in Curriculum (Cr: 3)
  • IED 505 - Vertical and Horizontal Curriculum Architecture: School Wide Prerequisites and Process (Cr: 3)
  • IED 511 - Strategies for Change in International Schools (Cr: 3)
  • IED 513 - Assessment Literacy and Leadership (Cr: 3)
  • IED 574 - Research Project (Cr: 3)
  • IED 580 - Innovative Practices in Education (Cr: 3)
  • IED 581 - Technology in Education (Cr: 3)
  • MIEA 502 - Facilitating Teaching and Learning (Cr: 3)
  • MIEA 510 - Introduction to International School Leadership: Leading Learning Communities in International Schools (Cr: 3)
  • MIEA 587 - Leadership Development Seminar (Cr: 3)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this program, students will:

  • Articulate a personal philosophy of curriculum, learning architecture, culture, and "ecology."
  • Identify and interpret research and theories that provide a framework for effective curricular and assessment principles in international school settings.
  • Develop a repertoire of strategies to facilitate, mentor, and share curriculum and teaching with educators, parents, students and other stakeholders who represent diverse cultural groups.
  • Implement and teach others to implement a broad variety of curriculum theories, designs, and successful practices.
  • Use and teach others to use a variety of assessment strategies to create student and teacher learning and metacognition, to inform future curricular changes, and to provide evidence of learning.
  • Identify and analyze future trends and issues related to the functions and roles of curricular leaders in international school settings.
  • Make targeted learning principles connected to the curriculum and genuinely visible at all times in preparation for (but not exclusively for) varied "visiting teams" and quality audits.

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