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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.
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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 Us http://fasttrain.gmu.edu Jennifer Lebrón, Coordinator jlebron@gmu.edu Jackie Kakar, Outreach Coordinator jkakar@gmu.edu Stacy Wilson, Academic Advisor swilsono@gmu.edu