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Accreditation
Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning |
The Kaplan University online Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning degree offers a professional development opportunity for practicing K–12 teachers with a classroom/group of students, seeking to enhance their classroom performance. Degree candidates will read, analyze, and critique both historical and current educational research studies to prepare them to assume the role of instructional leaders dedicated to improving student performance.
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The program’s nine emphasis areas :
Teaching Literacy and Language -- Grades K-6 Emphasis:
A master’s degree with this emphasis area will qualify you to develop curriculum at the elementary level and lead to other career advancement opportunities. You’ll learn about teaching basic reading and writing skills to children, how to help adolescents overcome comprehension difficulties.
Teaching Literacy and Language -- Grades 6-12 Emphasis:
A master’s degree with this emphasis area will qualify you to develop curriculum at the secondary level and lead to other career advancement opportunities. You’ll learn about teaching basic reading and writing skills to children, how to help adolescents overcome comprehension difficulties.
Teaching With Technology Emphasis:
Learn how technology can be integrated into your classroom and how the Internet can support teaching and learning. You’ll also learn how special education can benefit from high-tech teaching methods. Many schools have chairpersons who head up technology departments and offer enrichment programs.
Teaching Students With Special Needs Emphasis:
This area of study prepares you for meeting the needs of students with learning disabilities, behavior disorders, and physical handicaps. Special education is an area of teaching in great need of qualified and caring instructors.
Teaching Mathematics -- Grades K-5 Emphasis:
Learn how to develop mathematical proficiency in students in grades K–5. This emphasis area focuses on teaching numbers and operations, geometry and measurement, algebra, and data analysis and probability.
Teaching Mathematics -- Grades 6-8 Emphasis:
Learn how to develop mathematical proficiency in students in grades 6–8. This emphasis area focuses on teaching numbers and operations, geometry and measurement, algebra, and data analysis and probability.
Teaching Mathematics – Grades 9–12 Emphasis:
Learn how to develop mathematical proficiency in students grades 9–12. This emphasis focuses on instructional strategies for teaching high school mathematics; measurements, numbers, and operations; and algebra.
Teaching Science – Grades K–6 Emphasis:
Learn to plan and teach an inquiry-based science class for grades K–6. Focus on content and instructional strategies to help students actively learn physical and life science and earth and space science.
Teaching Science – Grades 6–12 Emphasis:
Learn to plan and teach an inquiry-based science class for secondary students. Topics include historical and social perspectives on science and technology, physical and life science, and earth and space science.
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Education Resources
Earn Your Degree Online
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Facts & Info
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Institutional Accrediting Agency:
Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Address:
1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite 2
Davenport, IA 52807
US
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Institution Type:
Private, for-profit, Higher Education
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Calendar Type:
Kaplan University is on a Quarterly system.
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Credit-earning Options:
Transfer credit is available. Please ask an admissions advisor for details.
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Delivery Format:
All of your courses and programs at Kaplan University are done 100% online.
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Carnegie Classification:
Baccalaureate/Associate's College
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Technical Requirements:
Please refer to University catalog for technology requirements.
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Geographic Restrictions:
One of the greatest benefits of being online is that there are no geographically boundaries. This benefits the student in many ways, from convenience to a better selection of instructors to practical knowledge in many different areas.
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On-Campus Requirement:
There are no On-Campus requirements.
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