Urban Education, MEd

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Master of Education • URBNEDU M ED

The Master of Urban Education prepares teachers to meet the educational demands of urban settings. The program emphasizes culturally sound teaching strategies in urban classrooms to foster student success. The coursework is complemented by clinical classroom observation, which allows faculty to provide immediate feedback on the skills that matter most in effective teaching. Davenport’s program fosters community partnerships to help teachers develop the relationships conducive for effective teaching in urban environments.

Learning Outcomes

Develop competencies in math, science, and literacy teaching.
Implement strategies that enhance the practice of teaching based on relationships and partnerships, including collaboration with families, community stakeholders, and educational leaders in urban settings.
Create plans of instruction based on data and knowledge of diversity that can meet the needs of all students.
Adapt teaching strategy based on cultural context of students.
Apply strategies for planning, implementation, and evaluation of student learning and behavior in diverse educational settings.
Engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving based program strategies that promote success for all students.
Utilize instructional technology to enhance student learning.
Identify factors unique to urban environments that impact student learning and schooling.

Foundations Module - 12 Credits

UEDU 600 - Introduction to Teaching 3 Credits
UEDU 610 - Foundation of Urban Education 3 Credits
UEDU 630 - Data Analytics, Assessment, and Measurement 3 Credits
UEDU 656 - Education and the Law 3 Credits

Transformational Module - 9 Credits

UEDU 682 - Family and Community Partnership Practice 2 Credits
UEDU 715 - Educational Psychology in Urban Education 2 Credits
UEDU 730 - Classroom Management Strategies 3 Credits
UEDU 742 - Implementing a College and Career Ready Curriculum 2 Credits

Apprenticeship Module - 12 Credits

UEDU 756 - Differentiating Instruction in an Urban Setting 3 Credits
UEDU 770 - Building an Effective Lesson Plan 3 Credits
UEDU 786 - Using Technology to Enhance Learning 3 Credits
UEDU 792 - School Improvement Planning 3 Credits

Core Methods Courses - 6 Credits

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Total Credits: 39

* is a required practicum every Fall and Winter semester for the Master of Urban Education until completion of the program.

For more information regarding the Master of Education in Urban Education, visit the Davenport University website.