Program Overview
Designed for professional educators striving to keep up with the changing needs of students in the classroom, Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century (TL-21) is a flexible graduate degree program that will prepare you for the classroom of tomorrow while ensuring that you thrive in today’s flexible education settings.
How Do I Know If This Program Is Right for Me?
Look at our sample courses like Education Assessment and Technology for the 21st Century to see if they align with your interests and professional goals. Our program also offers diverse cognate options such as Diversity & Inclusion, Talent Development and Educational Research, allowing you to tailor your studies to your specific areas of interest. Additionally, you could bring in up to six hours of relevant Ashland Professional Development (PDS) credits, enabling you to further customize your learning experience. If you're passionate about enhancing your instructional practices and staying current with the evolving needs of students, our program might be the perfect fit for you.
Program Highlights
Our customized format allows you to create a course of study that meets your specific professional growth goals, so you can add certificates, endorsements or a selected program consisting of approved graduate courses and workshops. Additionally, the TL-21 program:
- Focuses on the improvement of classroom instruction.
- Allows you to tailor nine hours of electives to meet your interests and professional goals.
- Includes a balance of theory and practice.
Curriculum
View the Academic Catalog or Teaching & Learning in the 21st Century Checksheet for complete degree requirements.
Some of the courses you'll take include:
- Educational Assessment
- School & Society
- Technology for the 21st Century Teacher
- Field Practicum in Education
- Choice of Capstone: Thesis or Inquiry Seminar
Cognate Ideas:
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Organization Design & Change
- Technology, Educational Administration
- Early Childhood Education
- Talent Development (Gifted)
- Reading & Literacy
- TESOL
- Politics & School Law
- Educational Research
Can You Give Me a Glimpse of My Future?
Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge needed to innovate in the classroom, foster inclusive learning environments and empower the next generation of learners.