Module 2 Case
 

Reflect upon the core coursework included in your program of study. Review the program learning outcomes and assess your preparation, experience, and accomplishments related to the learning outcomes.

Case Assignment

The Master of Education Program requires the completion of five core classes. Reflect on the five courses you have taken to complete your degree and explain the value of each course for your career or learning goals.

Next, assess your preparation, experience, and/or professional practice accomplishments related to each of the program learning outcomes.

It is recommended that you structure your paper using this outline:

1. Introduction (1/2 page)
   1. Brief summary of your professional background when you entered the program.
   2. Brief summary of your current professional background.
2. Career Goals (or Learning Goals if you do not currently work in education) (1/2 page)
   1. Brief summary of your career goal(s)
   2. Describe how each course has contributed to your career goal(s)
3. Preparation, Experience and Accomplishments (2 – 3 pages)
   1. Understand and apply the social, economic, and political context of the community to influence professional practice as it relates to student success.
   2. Create an educational organization and community that fosters professional development relationships to support the success of all learners.
   3. Apply theories of organizational management, strategic decision making, and leadership principles to establish an effective, safe, efficient, and successful learning environment.
   4. Promote and plan for school improvement through dynamic assessment based on current and relevant research and scholarship.
   5. Analyze and apply legal and ethical issues that arise in education practices and institutions.
   6. Recognize and evaluate sources of diversity and inequity related to the needs of marginalized individuals or populations.
4. Conclusion (1/4 page)
   1. Summary statement of your experience in the program.

Assignment Expectations

MAED Case Grading Rubric

Assignment-Driven Criteria (23 points): Demonstrates mastery covering all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way.

Critical Thinking (9 points): Demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem. Viewpoints and assumptions of experts are analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated. Conclusions are logically presented with appropriate rationale.

Scholarly Writing (4 points): Demonstrates mastery and proficiency in scholarly written communication to an appropriately specialized audience.

Quality of References and Assignment Organization (6 points): Demonstrates mastery using relevant and quality sources and uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to support ideas, convey understanding of the topic and shape the whole work.

Citing Sources (3 points): Demonstrates mastery using in-text citations of sources and properly format full source information in the reference list (bibliography).

Timeliness (5 points): Assignment submitted on time or collaborated with professor for an approved extension before the module due date.

Module 2 SLP:

In the Session Long Project (SLP), the goal is to complete an 7- to 9-page paper on a topic of interest that is directly related to your concentration. There are four components to the SLP, and you will complete one component within each module.

Students are expected to incorporate any instructor feedback into each assignment. Instructor feedback received on your SLP 1 should be incorporated into your SLP 2.

SLP Assignment

SLP 1 included:

1. Introduction: Identify the Topic (1 page)
2. Statement of the Problem (1/2 page)
3. Guiding Question(s) and Strategy (1 page)
4. Reference List

SLP 2 includes:

1. Introduction: Identify the Topic (revised)
2. Statement of the Problem (revised)
3. Guiding Question(s) and Strategy (revised)
4. Literature Review (3 – 4 pages)
5. Reference List

Conduct a literature review of 8 or more scholarly articles related to the topic/issue you have identified for your SLP. Please do not confuse a literature review with an annotated bibliography (a list of references). The literature review should be a discussion of the related literature, organized by topic or themes (not a “list” of the articles).

A literature review includes synthesis, analysis, and critique of scholarly articles, textbooks, or other sources.

There is a helpful Module 2 reading that can guide you through the development of a literature review:

Chapter 5: Analyzing and categorizing the Literature Critically
Chapter 6: The Structure of the Literature Review

Oliver, P. (2012). Succeeding with Your Literature Review: A Handbook for Students. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Education

SLP Assignment Expectations

MAED SLP Grading Rubric

Assignment-Driven Criteria (10 points): Demonstrates mastery covering all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way.

Critical Thinking (6 points): Demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem. Viewpoints and assumptions of experts are analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated. Conclusions are logically presented with appropriate rationale.

Scholarly Writing (3 points): Demonstrates mastery and proficiency in scholarly written communication to an appropriately specialized audience.

Quality of References and Assignment Organization (3 points): Demonstrates mastery using relevant and quality sources and uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to support ideas, convey understanding of the topic, and shape the whole work.

Citing Sources (3 points): Demonstrates mastery using in-text citations of sources and properly format full source information in the reference list (bibliography).

Timeliness (5 points): Assignment submitted on time or collaborated with professor for an approved extension before the module due date.

Module 2 Discussion:

 Read Chapter 6: Transformation Through Educational Experiences in the Stories of Transformative Learning text by Kroth and Cranton (2014). What role has transformative learning played in your ability to complete the Master of Education Program? What is the role of transformative learning for your students? Within your professional practice as an educator or educational leader, how will you foster transformative learning? Respond to at least 3 classmates’ posts.