Math/Science, 5-8 Teacher Licensure Specialization

This teacher licensure specialization leads to a master's degree in inclusive education and Massachusetts initial licensure in math/science, 5-8.

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Program Overview

The Inclusive Education Master's Degree Program prepares educators to create and lead equitable classroom environments that encompass a range of student needs and promote equity, social justice, diversity and accessibility.

In this program, students will: 

  • Develop specific math and science pedagogical skills to teach adolescent learners 
  • Develop mathematical and scientific thinking to design curricula to reach all learners
  • Explore universal design, intersectionality and inclusivity
  • Learn to foster care, connection and community with colleagues and adolescent learners and their families

All inclusive education master's students are required to take five core inclusivity courses as well as the coursework for their licensure. For the Math/Science, 5-8 Teacher Licensure, courses such as Science Teaching and Learning in the Middle School and Mathematics Teaching & Learning in the Middle School prepare educators to create and lead an inclusive math/science middle school classroom. 

Sample Courses

Science Teaching & Learning in the Middle School

EDU 654
This three-credit course provides an in depth look at the teaching and learning of science in the middle school (grades 5-8). Students will acquire an understanding of the content (Earth & Space Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Technology & Engineering) and practices of middle school science along with highly effective instructional practices for teaching science to early adolescents. This course is centered around inquiry learning, and authentic assessment for science in the middle school.

Mathematics Teaching & Learning in the Middle School

EDU 655
This three-credit course provides an in depth look at the teaching and learning of mathematics in the middle school (grades 5-8). Students will acquire an understanding of the content (ratio and proportionality; expressions and equations; statistics and probability; the number system; geometry; and functions) and practices of middle school mathematics along with highly effective instructional practices for teaching mathematics to early adolescents. This course is centered around high leverage routines, problem-based learning, and authentic assessment for mathematics in the middle school.

Classroom Inquiry & Action Research

EDU 657
This three-credit course provides an opportunity to unpack the perspective of various academic content areas through action/inquiry research. This course will assist teacher candidates in developing professional voice through the inquiry process. Inquiry and action research provides educators, administrators, and community leaders a method to study classroom challenges using an emic, or “insiders” perspective in order to investigate and improve their practice. This course will provide teacher candidates with the knowledge and skills needed to use action/inquiry research as a basis to make curricular and instructional decisions both school-wide and at the classroom level, and develop an action research project to address a school or classroom issue.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Our inclusive education graduate students engage in action research, semester-long project-based learning, intensive residency and research with faculty.

Practica Placements

Licensure students complete practica placements at both urban and suburban sites as well as specialized locations. This is an opportunity for students to observe, assist and teach in a range of educational settings. All licensure students are required to complete a field experience or internship.

Partnerships

Stonehill has partnerships with several area school districts as well as specialized locations. Residency students can work in diverse settings at our public and private partner sites, including the League School and South Shore Educational Collaborative, among others. 

Project-based Learning

In courses such as Curricular Innovations & Assistive Technology, students complete a semester-long assistive technology project focused on increasing curricular access.

Student Research

Students have the opportunity to work with faculty on research in a variety of areas. In 2019, three students worked with Elizabeth Stringer Keefe to examine the process of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) from the perspective of both parents and educators and presented their findings at the Massachusetts Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference.

Contact Information

Graduate Studies

grad@stonehill.edu
508-565-1600
Duffy – 124/126

The Office of Graduate Studies assists students as they explore graduate and professional opportunities offered at Stonehill College. 

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