Learning Sciences Education, M.Ed. (State Credential Track, Illinois)
Learning Sciences Education, M.Ed. program focuses on the multiple aspects of learning in different environments, including specific aspects of the content to be mastered, cognitive aspects of the student, the instructional environment and materials, the preparation and activities of the instructor, socio-cultural and linguistic components, and assessment outcomes. The program also includes instruction in the social, organizational, and cultural dynamics of learning; learning and cognition; learning strategies; educational psychology; educational testing and measurement; instructional design and technology; and statistical design of educational research.
Candidates in this program are eligible to apply for the Illinois Technology Specialist Endorsement.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
PLO1. Critically evaluate the historical development of ideas, theories, practices and research of how learning occurs both individually and in groups within sociocultural contexts.
PLO2. Use deep knowledge of how people learn to identify learning progressions, including the interaction of cognition and social-emotional factors to improve instructional and assessment practices
PLO3. Design effective learning experiences with digital tools and technologies using research-based learning theories, pedagogical content knowledge and/or
PLO4. Conduct design-based research to evaluate the impact of learning designs including instructional practices, digital technologies, activities, materials and learning environments to foster cognitive, motivational and social-emotional learning and development.
PLO5. Demonstrate the ability to implement high leverage instructional practices utilizing their knowledge of learning progressions and effective learning designs.
In addition to the National College of Education Graduate Admission Requirements, the program requires:
- A copy of the applicant's valid and current Illinois Professional Educator License
- Signed Licensure Limitation Form (for applicants who do not currently hold valid Illinois PEL)
- Successfully demonstrate ISTE-Standards Teachers competencies or approved equivalent
Program Details:
Required Courses
Core Courses - 6 SH
| ESR 505 | Educational Inquiry and Assessment | 3 |
| LSE 500 | Introduction to the Learning Sciences and Technology | 3 |
Learning Technologies for Coaches Major - 25 SH
| TIE 515 | Critical Educational Technology Issues in Historical, Philosophical, and Policy Contexts | 3 |
| TIE 525 | Designing Digital Age Learning Environments | 3 |
| TIE 532 | Visionary Leadership for Digital Learning Contexts | 3 |
| TIE 533 | Technologies for Leadership, Analysis and Decision Making | 3 |
| TIE 535 | Instructional Design Foundations for Digital Age Learning Environments | 1 TO 3 |
| TIE 542 | Digital Tools for Teaching, Learning and Assessment | 3 |
| TIE 575 | Leading Learning Technologies and Instructional Design with Shared Vision | 3 |
| TIE 592 | Portfolio Seminar to Advance Content Knowledge, Professional Growth, & Leadership | 1 |
| TIE 593 | Research Seminar: The Role of Emerging Technologies in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment | 3 |
Note: TIE 535 must be taken for 3 SH.
Electives - 2 SH
Choose 2 SH from TIE courses and/or workshops in consultation with Program Chair and Academic Advisor.