Independent School Teaching Residency, MSEd
The Independent School Teaching Residency, M.S.Ed. program (ISTR) prepares early educators in our partnered schools with foundational pedagogy and classroom management skills to become successful teachers through a highly mentored, in person and online fellowship. ISTR enables aspiring and early career teachers to receive a master’s degree in education while completing teaching fellowships at host partner schools. With an innovative and comprehensive curriculum designed specifically for the independent schools’ unique settings, ISTR features intensive on-site sessions in combination with innovative and collaborative distance learning.
For more information: http://istr.gse.upenn.edu/
Curriculum
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Course Units | |
| EDPR 5010 | Social Foundations of Independent Schools I | .5 |
| EDPR 5020 | Introduction to Teaching as Inquiry | .5 |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Fall | ||
| EDPR 5030 | Learning Theory and Instructional Design I | .5 |
| EDPR 5040 | Field Seminar I | .5 |
| EDPR 5060 | Reflective Practice in Schools I | .5 |
| EDPR 5160 | Reflective Practice in Schools II | .5 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDPR 5070A & EDPR 5070B | Scl Fdntns Of Ind Sch II and Scl Fdntns Of Ind Sch II | 1 |
| EDPR 5080A & EDPR 5080B | Adol Dev & Clssrm App and Adol Dev & Clssrm App | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | .5 | |
| Methods I-- World Languages | ||
| Methods I- Math | ||
| Methods I- Social Studies | ||
| Methods I- Science | ||
| Methods I- English | ||
| Methods I - Independent Study | ||
| Field Seminar II and Field Seminar II | ||
| Course Units | 2.50 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer | ||
| EDPR 6010 | Advncd Mthds Of Inq I | 0.5 |
| EDPR 6020A & EDPR 6020B | Advncd Mthds Of Inq II and Advncd Mthds Of Inq II | 1 |
| Course Units | 1.50 | |
| Fall | ||
| EDPR 6030 | Social Foundations of Independent Schools: Advanced I | .5 |
| Select one of the following: | .5 | |
| Methods II- World Language | ||
| Methods II- Math | ||
| Methods II- Social Studies | ||
| Methods II- Science | ||
| Methods II- English | ||
| Methods II- Independent Study | ||
| EDPR 6040 | Advanced Learning Theory I | .5 |
| EDPR 6050 | Advanced Field Seminar I | .5 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDPR 6060 | Capstone Preparation | .5 |
| EDPR 6070 | Sharing Practitioner Research in Professional Settings | .5 |
| EDPR 6080 | Advanced Field Seminar II | .5 |
| EDPR 6090 | Final Master's Portfolio Seminar | .5 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Total Course Units | 11.00 | |
Master's Portfolio
Master’s degree candidates must demonstrate thorough knowledge of the field of specialization by creating a portfolio and passing a portfolio review in their area of study. The portfolio serves an educational and evaluative purpose through which students are expected to review and integrate what they have learned in their coursework and fieldwork. Portfolio formats vary.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2022 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.