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. The program also provides an option to apply for a Pennsylvania teaching certification. This option requires the completion of one additional course, EDTF 521 Foundations of Special Education as well as all PA state requirements for certification.
For more information: http://istr.gse.upenn.edu/
Curriculum
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Course Units | |
| EDPR 507 | Social Foundations of Independent Schools II | .5 |
| EDPR 508 | Adolescent Development and Classroom Applications | .5 |
| Select one of the following: | .5 | |
| Methods I - World Language | ||
| Methods I - Math | ||
| Methods I - Social Studies | ||
| Methods I - Science | ||
| Methods I - English | ||
| Methods I - Independent Study | ||
| EDPR 509 | Field Seminar II | .5 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Summer | ||
| EDPR 501 | Social Foundations of Independent Schools I | .5 |
| EDPR 502 | Introduction to Teaching as Inquiry | .5 |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Fall | ||
| EDPR 503 | Learning Theory and Instructional Design I | .5 |
| EDPR 504 | Field Seminar I | .5 |
| EDPR 506 | Reflective Practice in Schools I | .5 |
| EDPR 516 | Reflective Practice in Schools II | .5 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Spring | ||
| EDPR 606 | Social Foundations of Independent Schools: Advanced II | .5 |
| EDPR 607 | Advanced Learning Theory II | .5 |
| EDPR 608 | Advanced Field Seminar II | .5 |
| EDPR 609 | Masters Seminar | .5 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Summer | ||
| EDPR 601 | Advanced Methods of Inquiry I | .5 |
| EDPR 602 | Advanced Methods of Inquiry II | .5 |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Fall | ||
| EDPR 603 | 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 604 | Advanced Learning Theory I | .5 |
| EDPR 605 | Advanced Field Seminar I | .5 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Total Course Units | 10.00 | |
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 2021 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.
The Independent School Teaching Residency MSEd program also provides an option to apply for a Pennsylvania teaching certification. This option requires the completion of one additional course, EDTF 521 Foundations of Special Education as well as all PA state requirements for certification.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| Summer | ||
| EDPR 501 | Social Foundations of Independent Schools I | .5 |
| EDPR 502 | Introduction to Teaching as Inquiry | .5 |
| Fall | ||
| EDPR 503 | Learning Theory and Instructional Design I | .5 |
| EDPR 504 | Field Seminar I | .5 |
| EDPR 506 | Reflective Practice in Schools I | .5 |
| EDPR 516 | Reflective Practice in Schools II | .5 |
| Spring | ||
| EDPR 507 | Social Foundations of Independent Schools II | .5 |
| EDPR 508 | Adolescent Development and Classroom Applications | .5 |
| Select one of the following: | .5 | |
| Methods I - World Language | ||
| Methods I - Math | ||
| Methods I - Social Studies | ||
| Methods I - Science | ||
| Methods I - English | ||
| Methods I - Independent Study | ||
| EDPR 509 | Field Seminar II | .5 |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer | ||
| EDPR 601 | Advanced Methods of Inquiry I | .5 |
| EDPR 602 | Advanced Methods of Inquiry II | .5 |
| Fall | ||
| EDPR 603 | 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 604 | Advanced Learning Theory I | .5 |
| EDPR 605 | Advanced Field Seminar I | .5 |
| Spring | ||
| EDPR 606 | Social Foundations of Independent Schools: Advanced II | .5 |
| EDPR 607 | Advanced Learning Theory II | .5 |
| EDPR 608 | Advanced Field Seminar II | .5 |
| EDPR 609 | Masters Seminar | .5 |
| Required course for certification option. Term taken varies. | ||
| EDTF 521 | Foundations of Special Education | 0 |
| Total Course Units | 10 | |
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.