Master of Science [M.S] [Teaching] From University of Maine

Participants in this program will:

• Strengthen their backgrounds in the subjects that they teach;
• Study topics included in the Learning Results but often not covered in traditional introductory math and science courses;
• Learn science and math in courses taught using research-guided pedagogy and curricula, including hands-on, inquiry based methods;
• Participate in courses that combine content and methods learning, rather than taking separate content and methods courses;
• Learn how to design, conduct, and interpret science and math education research;
• Obtain training in the effective use of technology in the secondary classroom;
• Have supervised teaching experience in classrooms implementing best practices indicated from research; and
• Work toward certification to teach at the secondary level in their field (if desired).