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M.A.Ed. i n Secondary Teaching & Inquiry: a unique post-baccalaureate program. Maryville University & Parkway School District St. Louis MO Sam Hausfather , PhD; Nancy Williams, PhD; Nadine Ball, EdD. Beginnings to present. St. Louis Public Schools.
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M.A.Ed. in Secondary Teaching & Inquiry: a unique post-baccalaureate program Maryville University & Parkway School DistrictSt. Louis MO Sam Hausfather, PhD; Nancy Williams, PhD; Nadine Ball, EdD
St. Louis Public Schools Initial program included October and November at Roosevelt High School, St. Louis Public Schools Comprehensive High School; Professional Development School
Current Administrative Structures: Arthur Vining Davis funding through NNER helps faculties from all sites plan together
Curriculum Structure Action Research Project Development, Implementation, and Presentation Professional Learning Journal & Growth Plan Development
20 years of learning Lessons Learned Mentoring Teams: Interviewing Team composition Program intensity decreased: in summer, in fall Meaningful inquiry & action research for beginners Ongoing tensions • Sustaining work in SLPS: • Candidates • Suburban faculty • Expansion into other schools & commitment to Roosevelt • Governing Council: Friday afternoons • Education minor for Maryville candidates---pros & cons
Long-term questions • How do we sustain this work? • When key personnel change • Fiscally • In ways that ensure ongoing renewal • Where are the moral dimensions in what we do?