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Advanced IB Studies Spring 2013 Cohorts . About FAST TRAIN Programs. Began in 1990 as a cooperation with VDOE, US State Department, and MASON 1,200 graduates teaching in over 40 countries Programs include: Elementary Education, ESL Education, Special Education, and Advanced IB Studies. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Advanced IB Studies Spring 2013 Cohorts
About FAST TRAIN Programs
• Began in 1990 as a cooperation with VDOE, US State Department, and MASON
• 1,200 graduates teaching in over 40 countries• Programs include:– Elementary Education, ESL Education, Special
Education, and Advanced IB Studies
Why Choose FAST TRAIN
• NCATE, VDOE, and SACS accredited• Only one of 12 universities worldwide
approved by the IB • Experience in international and VA education• Flexibly scheduled and online coursework
Advanced Studies in IB Certificate• Five courses for certificate
– EDUC 621: Teaching and Learning in the IB Schools– EDUC 622: Curriculum Development Across IB Programs– EDUC 623: Models & Strategies for Teaching & Learning in IB
Schools– EDUC 624: Assessment & Learning in IB Schools– EDUC 626: Inquiry into Action: IB Teachers, Learners, and
Schools
• Earn the IB Teacher Award Level I
Advanced Studies in IB M.Ed.• Advanced Studies in Teaching & Learning
Program (ASTL)– 5 additional courses for M.Ed. (one calendar year)– Earn IB Teacher Award Level II– Program fully aligned with National Board
Professional Teaching Standards
Why Complete the Program?• Gain an in-depth AND broad knowledge of the
IB curriculum• Earn graduate credit, certificate or Master’s
degree• Qualify for post-graduate license or licensure
renewal points• Become Highly Qualified Teacher with M.Ed.
Coursework• Assignments allow you to explore issues involved
in IB education– Learn about PYP, MYP & DP, but focus on the area
appropriate for you• 20 hours of fieldwork Required– First course completed in an authorized IB school– Additional fieldwork completed in your
school/classroom
Partnership With Cohort Teachers
• FAST TRAIN Programs can provide . . . – Instructors with IB experience– Diverse classrooms with novice and experience
teachers . . . in flexibly scheduled courses
Partnership With Cohort Teachers• Cohort Teachers can gain . . . – International exposure– Foundations in pedagogy and ESL best-practices – A network of support through FAST TRAIN
students, faculty and staff
. . . while currently teaching
Admissions Requirements
• Admissions Process– GMU Requirements: Deadline November 15• Bachelor’s degree; 3.0 GPA• Department Form• Goals statement • Two Official Transcripts• Three letters of recommendation• Online application & fee
Contact Ushttp://fasttrain.gmu.edu
Jennifer Lebrón, Coordinatorjlebron@gmu.edu
Jackie Kakar, Outreach Coordinator
jkakar@gmu.eduStacy Wilson, Academic
Advisorswilsono@gmu.edu
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