Master of Education in Effective Teaching Lesley University

Effective Teaching Programs

We make the continuous examination of your own teaching in your current K-8 classroom central to our online, clinically-based Master's in Effective Teaching.

Become a More Effective Teacher–Practicing in Your Current K-8 Classroom

You love teaching and are devoted to your students, and want to continue to grow your craft. This program is geared toward improving your practice as a teacher. We will help you make a difference in student achievement, by emphasizing three interactive factors for an effective classroom:

Assessment: We provide sustained practice in establishing accurate learning targets and providing detailed feedback for diverse learners
Sustaining a culture of learning: We guide you in building a classroom climate that respects and supports learning for all students
Teaching for progressive learning: We help you acquire deep content knowledge, demonstrate expert instructional design and curriculum planning, and promote problem solving and inquiry, while teaching you instructional strategies that build on learner strengths and interests

Fast Facts about the Effective Teaching Master's Degree:

A 20-month, online program that provides a “deep dive” into the content area of your choice
Interweaves clinical coursework that applies new knowledge in your own classroom with your own students
Uses cutting-edge but simple-to-use video technology to capture your teaching and student work, and provides virtual “at your elbow” feedback from peers and faculty—enabling constant instructional improvement (requires video recording release form signed by parents/guardians)