Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning

Program Description

The Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL) program is for teachers and other educators with one or more years of teaching or education-related experience who want to continue to grow professionally. The program offers advanced study in Virginia's Standards of Learning (SOL) content areas, cohort classes, an innovative schedule, and the use of technology. The courses, aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), www.nbpts.org, help teachers think and practice like board-certified teachers. The program:

  • Develops teacher-leaders who practice reflection through action research, problem-based learning, and self-inquiry
  • Develops teacher expertise in an area of choice that will identify the teacher as a potential leader in that area.

The ASTL program includes a 12-credit education core and an 18- to 21-credit concentration in alternative education, art education, early childhood education, foreign language, geography, gifted child education, history, international baccalaureate, literacy: reading specialist, literacy: PK-12 classroom, mathematics, physical education, science, special education, teacher leadership or an individualized concentration. The concentrations are also available as stand-alone graduate certificates. The ASTL program leads to a master of education degree in curriculum and instruction and must be completed within six years of admission.

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