Educational Development and Strategies

Overview

Proven classroom strategies in the Educational Development and Strategies program of Wilkes University are blended with educational theory and research to give practicing teachers like you the skills needed to improve student performance. Learn practical skills with immediate career application. Courses address classroom management, assessment practices, technology, and psychological, social and comparative foundations.

What Will You learn as an Educational Development and Strategies Student?

• You’ll learn how to implement strategies to guide instruction for learning to achieve established learning goals.
• You’ll be able to apply differentiated instruction techniques and strategies to create learner-centered classrooms and lessons for diverse populations.
• You’ll discuss current, validated research underlying the theory, principles, and practices of the course content and apply them to your own instructional area.
• You’ll discover how to model and directly teach communication skills that build rapport with your community of learners.

Careers & Outcomes

Graduates of our program are well prepared to advance their careers as teachers within their respective K-12 districts or explore new pathways while serving as instructional coaches. With extensive knowledge of teaching best practices,  you’ll be able to assist in projects ranging from curriculum development to instructional training for other educators.

In private industry, a master’s degree in education can lead to career paths as educational coordinators or specialists within companies, museums, or other institutions. You’ll be empowered to design, implement, and teach a variety of programs as well as create materials to accomplish organizational goals.

Job Titles: Teacher, Educational Consultant, Educational Coordinator, Educational Director, Education Specialist, Corporate Trainer, Instruction Specialist, Instructional Coach