Teacher Leadership, M.Ed.

In our M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership program, you will learn how to apply the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to proactively design capacity-building learning experiences. Within UDL, learner variability, whether visible or invisible, is seen as an asset. Based in cognitive neuroscience, UDL focuses on designing with variability in mind and removing barriers to learning by frontloading flexible options for engaging learners, teaching important concepts, and building goal-directed learners. In your coursework, you will experience the UDL framework firsthand as program faculty model the principles and actively engage you in applying UDL in your own practice.

This program is offered as a joint degree program with the University of Bridgeport.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Goodwin University Master of Education in Teacher Leadership program is to prepare reflective practitioner leaders who will create engaging cultures in schools and communities. Our graduates will create, apply, and share evidence-based practice knowledge to advance educational excellence and equity for all learners.

Program Outcomes

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• Design capacity-building learning environments that are responsive to learner variability.
• Apply evidence-based instructional practices to build expert learners.
• Evaluate instructional programs to improve learner outcomes.
• Analyze school policies and practices through social, cultural, political, and historical lenses.
• Design evidence-based professional learning that supports excellence in teaching.
• Apply reflective practice as a practitioner-researcher.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the University requirements of all graduate program applications, students interested in the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teacher Leadership must also:

• Interview with the program director or faculty for admittance.
• Provide two strong recommendations highlighting excellence in the applicant’s professional experience.

Graduation Requirements

Students enrolled in the M.Ed. program must maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 throughout their program of study. Students must retake a course for which they receive a grade of C or below.