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| Degrees Offered | Graduate
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Spring |
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March 1
D — March 1 |
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| Admissions Requirements |
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Ways to Apply
Apply online or download PDF application forms.
Applicants need to meet:
1) Graduate Division admissions
standard and documentation
requirements, and
2) program specific admissions criteria and documentation requirements. Send all program specific documentation requirements directly to the graduate program. |
GRE Scores
Refer to program specific requirements (see link above) to determine if the GRE is required by the graduate program. Click here for information on the GRE and when it is required by the Graduate Division. Official GRE scores must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office. |
TOEFL Scores -
600/100 or above
TOEFL is required
of most applicants who are non-native speakers of English. Click here for information on exemptions. Official TOEFL scores must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office. |
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| Program
Overview |
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The Institute for Teacher Education at the University of
Hawai'i at Mānoa (UHM) offers an innovative, two-year
teacher preparation program leading to the master of education
in teaching (MEdT). The program is designed for students who
already possess a bachelor's degree in the arts or sciences
and who wish to teach at either the elementary or secondary
level. The program has a strong academic component and places
an emphasis on student inquiry and action research. The program
is based upon the following principles:
- Professional learning should take place in the context
of thinking and acting as a teacher. The primary vehicle
for the professional content in the program will be realistic
school and classroom situations. Students will be placed
in partnership schools and will be provided with many opportunities
to participate in school and classroom activities.
- To become independent professionals, students should be
actively involved in and responsible for their own learning.
The inquiry mode of problem solving will be the primary
teaching/learning activity. Students will study and learn
in small groups with a faculty mentor and be actively engaged
in shaping their own educational program.
- To learn to work collaboratively in schools, students
should collaborate with one another and with practicing
professionals. Throughout the program, tasks will be assigned
to groups of students who will share responsibility for
their completion. Students will also plan and implement
their instructional activities in conjunction with experienced
classroom teachers and with MEdT faculty.
- To develop a thoughtful and self-critical attitude toward
professional practice, students should routinely evaluate
and be evaluated on their learning and performance. Students'
explanation, justification, and assessment of their professional
judgments and actions will be a planned part of the program.
MEdT faculty and professional teachers will be regularly
involved in the developmental evaluation of student performance
in every part of the program.
MEdT students must be registered full-time and progress through
the program in cohorts. Each cohort is composed of both elementary
and secondary education student-teachers. Students work closely
together over the two years of study in school groups at appointed
professional development schools. The first year of the program
consists of course work and field work. Students take courses
covering their area of specialization and research methods,
and pursue educational inquiries. For the field work, they
write a portrait of the school, team teach and develop curriculum.
The second year of the program focuses on classroom teaching.
Students complete a semester-long, pre-internship practicum
and a final semester of paid internship in a public school.
Graduates are qualified for state teacher certification in
either elementary or secondary education at the professional
certificate level.
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| Degree Requirements |
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All
graduate students at UHM need to meet degree requirements
set by the Graduate Division and their graduate programs.
For general Graduate Division requirements, see Degree
Requirements. Below is an overview of the degree requirements
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The MEdT program is available in Plan B (non-thesis). It
requires 45 credits (including an internship) and a research project.
Courses
To view a listing of courses offered, visit
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| Related Program(s) |
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| curriculum studies,
early childhood
education,
education,
educational administration,
educational foundations,
educational
psychology,
educational
technology,
special education
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