Education
Program Director: Jennifer Fisler
Administrative Assistant: Allyson Patton
Professor: J. Fisler
Associate Professors: J. Dormer, M. Yacapsin
Mission
The Master of Education program at Messiah College is designed to advance the fields of TESOL, Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Christian Education and Online Teaching by developing leaders, practitioners, and collaborators whose growing commitment to reconciliation, justice, and the dignity of all people compels them to pursue excellence in their professional understanding and practice.
Program Learning Objectives
Graduates of the M.Ed. program will demonstrate the following capabilities:
Leadership
- Analyze, evaluate, and respond to current trends and issues in education.
- Confront structural barriers that impede student learning.
- Apply ethical principles to complex problem-solving and decision-making.
- Conduct quality research to address issues in student learning.
- Recognize the broad vision of schools and their role in shaping school culture and practice.
- Promote collective responsibility for the well-being and development of all learners.
Practice
- Locate, evaluate, and apply appropriate educational research.
- Reflect on current practice and adapt as needed.
- Apply relevant, research-based learning theories to educational contexts.
- Design instruction and assessment for in-person and virtual classrooms.
- Demonstrate appropriate use of technology to support student learning.
- Differentiate instruction to promote learning for all students.
- Use quality assessment data to inform instructional practices.
- Analyze, critique, and develop effective curriculum.
- Assess, modify, and develop curriculum.
- Develop and apply varied assessment and instructional strategies that are firmly grounded theory, research, and practice.
Collaboration
- Foster collaborative relationships among students, families, and educators to foster the well-being of all learners.
- Demonstrate intercultural competence.
- Communicate effectively with a broad range of audiences.
- Recognize the sociopolitical realities of schools and work to empower all students and families.
- Prevent, manage, and resolve conflict within and between groups.
- Build and maintain hospitable professional environments.