Effective Teaching

Overview

Earning a master’s degree in education not only improves your career prospects, but it also is shown to improve classroom performance. The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) reports that students in classes taught by teachers with master’s degrees in teaching scored higher on standardized tests in math and reading.

Create effective, engaging and responsive learning environments by blending current pedagogy, theory and practice with instructional design methods and 21st-century strategies to help your students thrive. Wilkes University designs all of its graduate education programs with working educators in mind, ensuring that your experience is flexible, meaningful, and actionable. Begin applying best practices immediately and produce better student outcomes.

What Will You Learn as an Effective Teaching Student?

• You’ll learn how to apply educational theory and research to classroom practice.
• You’ll explore how to engage 21st-century learners through evidenced-based teaching techniques.
• You’ll create lessons that reflect student interests and accommodate diverse learners.
• You’ll discover how to implement effective classroom management and assessment strategies.