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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, early childhood education, gifted child education, history, literacy/reading specialist, mathematics, science, special education, 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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Visiting Scholar to Advance Collaboration
In 2006, the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) adopted five core values on which to focus: collaboration, ethical leadership, innovation, research-based practice and social justice. Jeff Gorrell, dean of CEHD, is recruiting national scholars to work with faculty to advance each core value over the next few years.
ASTL Information Sessions
Attend a one hour information session to learn more about ASTL's certificate and degree program options. ASTL coursework is aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards*.
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