International Teaching and Global Leadership Cohort
The Master of Science in Education — International Teaching and Global Leadership Cohort (ITGL) prepares international educators to become innovative education leaders, with the knowledge and skills to transform schools, systems, and other fast-changing learning environments around the world. The 33-credit cohort (35 credits for TEFL), which includes both core and focus area courses, provides our candidates with the opportunity to build a solid foundation of theory and practice through three semesters of coursework and continuous practical experiences. With exposure to a variety of educational experiences, candidates gain a comprehensive understanding of the different educational models employed in their focus area. This degree prepares candidates to apply their expertise effectively in their home countries.
Creative and Innovative Education
When promising learners are not engaged and challenged, a whole nation can lose tremendous potential. This focus area emphasizes developing effective programs and instruction for creative and innovative learners and instilling those learning skills in all students.
Digital Age Teaching and Learning Technology
Integrating technology into the classroom is the most highly demanded skill in education today. This focus area emphasizes Johns Hopkins expertise in creating leading-edge online tools and implementing new methods to manage educational data.
Early Childhood
Young children learn best through structured, engaged play. This focus area emphasizes implementing evidence-based practices that bring together the latest research in neuroscience and child development to support young students.
Entrepreneur in Education
Promoting innovation in the paradigms, strategies, values and culture in school systems, social entrepreneurial ventures, and education companies is critical in today’s educational landscape. This focus area emphasizes preparing international entrepreneurs to be creative and innovative, with the knowledge and skills to become successful leaders in entrepreneurial education around the world.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
In a rapidly changing global environment, education leaders play a critical role in promoting intercultural competence and respect for all learners, their languages, and their cultures. This focus area emphasizes research-based instructional practices specifically designed to foster a caring, positive partnership, team, or community that maximizes learner engagement, learning, and achievement.
Admission
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PROGRAM PLAN
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements (24 credits) | ||
| ED.887.615 | Explorations in Mind, Brain, and Teaching | 3 |
| ED.855.619 | Global Leadership | 3 |
| ED.855.609 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship in Education | 3 |
| ED.813.652 | Introduction to Global Education Policy and Analysis | 3 |
| ED.881.622 | Advanced Instructional Strategies | 3 |
| ED.881.611 | Action Research for School Improvement | 3 |
| ED.855.600 | Extended Learning I (0 credit learning experience) | 3 |
| ED.855.610 | Seminar in Teacher Leadership | 3 |
| Creative and Innovative Education Focus (9 credits) | ||
| ED.885.505 | Creativity in Education | 3 |
| ED.885.501 | The Gifted Learner | 3 |
| ED.885.510 | Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Advanced Learners | 3 |
| Digital Age Teaching and Learning Focus (9 credits) | ||
| ED.893.508 | Technology and the Science of Learning | 3 |
| ED.893.550 | Emerging Issues in Digital Age Learning | 3 |
| ED.893.628 | Gaming and Simulations for Learning | 3 |
| Early Childhood Focus (9 credits) | ||
| ED.855.603 | The Early Childhood Learner | 3 |
| ED.855.608 | Comparative High Quality Practices in Early Education | 3 |
| ED.855.630 | Authentic Assessment and Measuring Child Outcomes and School Readiness | 3 |
| Entrepreneur in Education Focus (9 credits) | ||
| ED.855.614 | Planning a New Venture in Education | 3 |
| ED.855.617 | Launching a New Venture in Education (Launching a New Venture in Education) | 3 |
| ED.855.618 | The Sustainable Venture (The Sustainable Venture) | 3 |
| Teaching English as a Foreign Language Focus (11 credits) | ||
| ED.855.500 | Language Acquisition in TEFL | 3 |
| ED.855.501 | Language and Culture in TEFL | 3 |
| ED.855.510 | Building Productive Learning Relationships for TEFL | 1 |
| ED.855.502 | Program Evaluation and Learner Assessment in TEFL (Program Evaluation and Learner Assessment in TEFL) | 3 |
| ED.855.520 | Promoting Active Engagement and Learning for TEFL (Promoting Active Engagement and Learning for TEFL) | 1 |
| Total Credits: 33 - 35 | ||
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, we expect students will be able to:
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Identify and explain best practices in teaching English as a foreign language, entrepreneurial education, early childhood, creative and innovative education and digital age learning to become successful global education leaders.
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Apply identified best practices in teaching English as a foreign language, entrepreneurial education, early childhood, creative and innovative education and digital age learning to become successful global education leaders.