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Master of Education (M.Ed.) Cornerstones of the Program The M.Ed. program is shaped in the principle of "renewing the teacher within." With the idea of "renewal" the program uses several cornerstones on which to base the work. Cornerstone I: Professional Educator This Cornerstone aligns with the belief that the profession of education needs to be strengthened by ongoing treatment of the practitioner as a professional. This helps graduate students develop personal belief in their own professionalism that will inspire their participation in on-going development, as well as taking leadership roles in their respective schools. Cornerstone II: Theory into Practice Practicing educators use their coursework and their current educational settings for implementation and research during their time in the program. This concept aligns with the belief that being able to put educational theory into practice is where the most learning occurs. Cornerstone III: Teaching All Students The needs of today's students are growing and changing. Today's teachers need to be able to respond to issues of literacy, critical thinking, inclusion, differentiated instruction, gifted and talented, and other issues of students. Cornerstone IV: Reflective Educator With the use of action research and the teacher as researcher, the program provides teachers with the necessary tools to become reflective practitioners in their own classrooms and schools. |
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Earlham College · 801 National Road West · Richmond,
Indiana 47374-4095 |