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About The Program

School of Education

Teaching and Learning (MSEd Online)

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Courses focus on:

Learner development
Research-based curriculum and instruction
Strategies for meeting the needs of diverse learners, and
Teaching and learning with digital technology

Students must pass written and oral examinations before graduating.?

Admission

Admission to the teaching and learning program requirements include the following:

Undergraduate GPA of 2.75
Completed graduate application
Two letters of recommendation
$35 application fee
An official transcript
Candidates must have a teaching certificate

Students may enter the program fall, spring or summer term.

Careers

Successful graduates will be poised to serve as K-12 school leaders in roles such as master teachers, department chairs?and curriculum directors.

Courses

Teaching and Learning (MSEd) Course Requirements

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Our Faculty

Jeff Jay

Department

School of Education

Teacher Education

Programs

Elementary Education

Secondary Education

Teaching and Learning (MSEd Online)

Educational Studies (MSEd)

Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia

M.A., Truman State University

B.S.Ed., Truman State University

Dr. Jeffrey Jay received a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction-science education from the University of Missouri-Columbia, for which his dissertation was "Concept Mapping In College-Level Biology." He also has an M.A. degree in science education from Truman State University, the thesis for which was titled "Folic Acid and Oxytocin Effect on Myometrial Contraction." Dr. Jay also has a B.S. degree in environmental science and an education certificate from Truman State University.

Dr. Jay?'s work experience includes teaching science methods courses at Northern State University and the University of Missouri, and teaching middle school earth science and high school biology. He has published more than 25 journal articles, presented more than 60 workshops, and written numerous grants that enhance teachers?'?skills and knowledge.

Dr. Jay is a member of the National Earth Science Teachers Association and the Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association.

Awards

Northern State University Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year Award

National Science Teachers & Gustav Ohaus Award for Innovations in College Science Teaching

Andria Moon

Department

School of Education

Teacher Education

Programs

Educational Studies (MSEd)

Elementary Education

Leadership and Administration (MSEd Online)

Teaching and Learning (MSEd Online)

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Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Central Michigan University

M.A., Educational Technology, Central Michigan University

B.S., Elementary/Early Childhood Education, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Dr. Andria Moon joined NSU's faculty in August 2013. She received a doctor of education degree in educational leadership in August 2011 and master of arts degree in educational technology in August 2007 from Central Michigan University, and a bachelor of science degree in elementary education and early childhood in May 2004 from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and advisor to the NSU AEYC student group, which was named NSU Student Organization of the Year in 2015. In other activities at NSU, Moon serves as a faculty senator; Common Read Committee member; Teacher Education Curriculum co-chair, FLAGS representative, and HLC criterion co-chair. She also supervises elementary and early childhood teacher candidates and chairs honors and graduate theses. Moon has led study abroad trips to Italy (2016), Greece (2017), and Spain (2019) and, along with Dr. Anna Schwan, is planning a trip to Poland (2020).

Research Interests

Improving literacy education in Pk-12 schools

Educational technology

Creativity

Early childhood

iPads in the classroom

School culture

Select Research Projects

Enhancing reading comprehension with student-centered iPad applications

Preparing teacher candidates to teach literacy concepts

Fostering family-teacher relationships

South Dakota Early Childhood Conference presenter (2013-2016)

International Conference on Education presenter (2015)

Hawaii International Conference on Education (2013)

Publications

Moon, A. L., Wold, C. M., & Francom, G. M. (2017). Enhancing...

Anna Schwan

Department

School of Education

Teacher Education

Programs

Educational Studies (MSEd)

Leadership and Administration (MSEd Online)

Teaching and Learning (MSEd Online)

Doctor of Education, School Administration, University of South Dakota

Master of Education, Valley City State University, Teaching English Learners

Bachelor of Arts, South Dakota State University, English & Spanish

Courses Taught

EDFN 102 Introduction to Education

EDFN 440/540 Classroom Management

EDFN 442/542 Diverse Needs: Students/Families

SEED 400 Curriculum and Instruction in Middle and High School

SEED 392 Topics in Education

Committees

NSU Assessment Committee

Library Committee

NSU Strategic Planning Committee

OIS Committee

FYS Committee

BOR Lumina Attainment Challenge Grant

SOE Disposition Committee

Teacher Education Council

Space Analysis Committee

Professional Work Experience

Middle school/High school principal

6-12 English as a second language teacher

7-12 Language arts teacher

K-12 Spanish teacher

Research Interests

Student motivation

Principal evaluation

Higher education classroom climate

Classroom management

Cheryl Wold

Department

School of Education

Teacher Education

Programs

Educational Studies (MSEd)

Elementary Education

Leadership and Administration (MSEd Online)

Secondary Education

Special Education

Teaching and Learning (MSEd Online)

Ph.D., University of North Dakota

M.S.Ed., Northern Illinois University

B.S.Ed., Northern State University

Dr. Cheryl Wold joined NSU's faculty in 2013. She received a Ph.D. in teaching and learning from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, an M.S.Ed. degree in special education/learning disabilities from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ill., and a B.S.Ed. degree in elementary and special education from NSU. Dr. Wold was a special education teacher for 17 years; Title I reading and math teacher for seven years; and a director of special education for eight years.

Dr. Wold is a member of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Council of Administrators of Special Education, and Council of Higher Education (COHE). She is the president of SDCEC and treasurer for NSU COHE. She also is a member of the American Association of University Women.

At Northern, Dr. Wold has been advisor for the Council for Exceptional Children and the South Dakota Education Association. ?She is a member of the Faculty Senate Committee, Academic Affairs Committee, ?Faculty Activities Committee, several faculty search committees, and the Teacher Education Council, as well as the CEEDAR, Office of Instructional Support and Disability committees.

Awards

Dr. Wold received the Sanford Faculty Development Award ?in 2018 and the OLC Advanced Online Teaching Certificate in 2015.

Wold was named NSU Student Organization Advisor of the Year and was involved in the NSU Student Organization of the Year for 2014-15.

Professional Memberships

Council of Exceptional Children (CEC)

? ? Currently State CEC

? ? President 2017-2019

Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE)

CEC Division of Learning Disabilities (DLD)

National Education Association (NEA)

Council of Higher Education (COHE)

American Association of University Women (AAUW)