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Program GuidebookMaster of Arts in Teaching, Elementary EducationThe Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education (MATELED), is acompetency-based degree program that prepares students at thegraduate level to be licensed as K-8 elementary teachers. All work inthis degree program is online with the exception of the demonstrationteaching and in-classroom field experience components. Students enterthis program with an undergraduate degree and then progress througheducational professional core coursework, continuing through methodsof elementary instruction and assessment. Candidates develop andrefine their teaching skills through a series of sequential experiencesbeginning with video-based observations of classroom instruction.Observations prepare candidates for authentic, collaborative pre-clinicalteaching experiences in K-12 settings. Clinical experiences culminatewith supervised demonstration teaching in a real classroom.

Understanding the Competency-Based ApproachPractically speaking, how do competency-based programs like those offered at Western GovernorsUniversity (WGU) work? Unlike traditional universities, WGU does not award degrees based oncompletion of a certain number of credit hours or a certain set of required courses. Instead, you will earnyour degree by demonstrating your skills, knowledge, and understanding of important concepts.Progress through a degree program is governed not by the amount of time you spend in class but by yourability to demonstrate mastery of competencies as you complete required courses. Of course, you willneed to engage in learning experiences as you review competencies or develop knowledge and skills inareas in which you may be weak. To help you acquire the knowledge and skills you need to completeyour courses and program, WGU provides a rich array of learning resources. Your program mentor willwork closely with you to help you understand the competencies required for your program and to help youcreate a schedule for completing your courses. You will also work closely with course instructors as youengage in each of your courses. As subject matter experts, course instructors will guide you through thecontent you must master to pass the course assessments.The benefit of this competency-based system is that enables students who are knowledgeable about aparticular subject to make accelerated progress toward completing a degree, even if they lack collegeexperience. You may have gained skills and knowledge of a subject while on the job, accumulatedwisdom through years of life experience, or already taken a course on a particular subject. WGU willaward your degree based on the skills and knowledge that you possess and can demonstrate—not thenumber of credits hours on your transcript.AccreditationWestern Governors University is the only university in the history of American higher education to haveearned accreditation from four regional accrediting commissions. WGU's accreditation was awarded by(1) the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, (2) the Higher Learning Commission of theNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (3) the Accrediting Commission for Community andJunior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and (4) the Accrediting Commissionfor Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The university’saccreditation status is now managed by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities(NWCCU), which reaffirmed WGU's accreditation in February 2020. The WGU Teachers College isaccredited at the initial-licensure level by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation(CAEP) and by the Association of Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) . The nursingprograms are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The HealthInformation Management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for HealthInformatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College of Business programs areaccredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).The Degree PlanThe focus of your program is your personalized Degree Plan. The Degree Plan is a detailed blueprint ofthe courses you will need to complete in order to earn your degree. The Degree Plan also lays out theaccompanying learning resources and assessments that compose your program. The list of courses inthe Degree Plan is often referred to as the standard path. The amount of time it takes to complete yourprogram depends on both the amount of new information you need to learn and the amount of time youplan to devote each week to study.Students vary widely in the specific skills and information they need to learn. For example, some studentsmay be highly knowledgeable in a particular subject matter and would not need to engage in new learningopportunities. Other students may find that portions of the program require them to learn new informationand that they need to take an online class or participate in a study module to acquire the knowledge andskills needed to fulfill program competencies in that area. Some individuals may be able to devote as littleas 15–20 hours per week to the program, while others may need to devote more time. For this reason,MATELED 202007 2019 Western Governors University 2/24/212

pre-assessments are there to help your program mentor form a profile of your prior knowledge and createa personalized Degree Plan.How You Will Interact with FacultyAt WGU, faculty serve in specialized roles, and they will work with you individually to provide theguidance, instruction, and support you will need to succeed and graduate. As a student, it is important foryou to take advantage of this support. It is key to your progress and ultimate success.Upon your enrollment, you will be assigned a program mentor—an expert in your field of study who willprovide you with regular program-level guidance and support from the day you start until the day yougraduate. Your program mentor will set up regular telephone appointments (weekly at first) with you,which you will be expected to keep. The mentor will review program competencies with you and work withyou to develop a plan and schedule for your coursework. Your program mentor will serve as your mainpoint of contact throughout your program—helping you set weekly study goals, recommending specificlearning materials, telling you what to expect in courses, and keeping you motivated. In addition to regularcalls, your program mentor is available to help you resolve questions and concerns as they arise.For many of the courses at WGU, you will be required to complete performance assessments. Theseinclude reports, papers, presentations, and projects that let you demonstrate your mastery of the requiredcompetencies. A separate group of faculty members, called evaluators, will review your work todetermine whether it meets requirements. Evaluators are also subject matter experts in their field ofevaluation. If your assessment needs further work before it “passes,” these evaluators, who review yourwork anonymously, will provide you with instructional feedback to help you meet evaluation standardsand allow you to advance.Connecting with Other Mentors and Fellow StudentsAs you proceed through your Degree Plan, you will have direct contact with multiple faculty members.These communications can take a variety of forms, including participation in one-on-one discussions,chats in the learning communities, and live cohort and webinar opportunities. As a WGU student, you willhave access to your own personal MyWGU Student Portal, which will provide a gateway to your coursesof study, learning resources, and learning communities where you will interact with faculty and otherstudents.The learning resources in each course are specifically designed to support you as you developcompetencies in preparation for your assessments. These learning resources may include readingmaterials, videos, tutorials, cohort opportunities, community discussions, and live discussions that areguided by course instructors who are experts in their field. You will access your program communityduring your orientation course to network with peers who are enrolled in your program and to receivecontinued support through professional enrichment and program-specific chats, blogs, and discussions.WGU also provides Student Services associates to help you and your program mentor solve any specialproblems that may arise.OrientationThe WGU orientation course focuses on acquainting you with WGU’s competency-based model, distanceeducation, technology, and other resources and tools available for students. You will also utilize WGUprogram and course communities, participate in activities, and get to know other students at WGU. Theorientation course must be completed before you can start your first term at WGU.Transferability of Prior College CourseworkBecause WGU is a competency-based institution, it does not award degrees based on credits but ratheron demonstration of competency. WGU undergraduate programs may accept transfer credits or apply aMATELED 202007 2019 Western Governors University 2/24/213

'Requirement Satisfied' (RS) in some cases. Refer to your specific program transfer guidelines todetermine what can be satisfied by previously earned college credits. In most cases, WGU does notaccept college transfer credits at the graduate (master’s) level. Students entering graduate programsmust have their undergraduate degree transcripts verified before being admitted to WGU. In addition to aprogram’s standard course path, there may be additional state-specific requirements.Click here for the Student HandbookWGU does not waive any requirements based on a student's professional experience and does notperform a "résumé review" or "portfolio review" that will automatically waive any degree requirements.Degree requirements and transferability rules are subject to change in order to keep the degree contentrelevant and current.Remember, WGU's competency-based approach lets you take advantage of your knowledge and skills,regardless of how you obtained them. Even when you do not directly receive credit, the knowledge youpossess may help you accelerate the time it takes to complete your degree program.Continuous Enrollment, On Time Progress, and Satisfactory AcademicProgressWGU is a “continuous enrollment” institution, which means you will be automatically enrolled in each ofyour new terms while you are at WGU. Each term is six months long. Longer terms and continuousenrollment allow you to focus on your studies without the hassle of unnatural breaks between terms thatyou would experience at a more traditional university. At the end of every six-month term, you and yourprogram mentor will review the progress you have made and revise your Degree Plan for your next sixmonth term.WGU requires that students make measurable progress toward the completion of their degree programsevery term. We call this “On-Time Progress,” denoting that you are on track and making progress towardon-time graduation. As full-time students, graduate students must enroll in at least 8 competency unitseach term, and undergraduate students must enroll in at least 12 competency units each term.Completing at least these minimum enrollments is essential to On-Time Progress and serves as abaseline from which you may accelerate your program. We measure your progress based on the coursesyou are able to pass, not on your accumulation of credit hours or course grades. Every time you pass acourse, you are demonstrating that you have mastered skills and knowledge in your degree program. Forcomparison to traditional grading systems, passing a course means you have demonstrated competencyequivalent to a “B” grade or better.WGU assigns competency units to each course in order to track your progress through the program. Acompetency unit is equivalent to one semester credit of learning. Some courses may be assigned 3competency units while others may be as large as 12 competency units.Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is particularly important to students on financial aid because youmust achieve SAP in order to maintain eligibility for financial aid. We will measure your SAP quantitativelyby reviewing the number of competency units you have completed each term. In order to remain in goodacademic standing, you must complete at least 66.67% of the units you attempt over the length of yourprogram—including any courses you add to your term to accelerate your progress. Additionally, duringyour first term at WGU you must pass at least 3 competency units in order to remain eligible for financialaid. We know that SAP is complex, so please contact a financial aid counselor should you have additionalquestions. *Please note: The Endorsement Preparation Program in Educational Leadership is not eligiblefor federal financial aid.CoursesYour Degree Plan includes courses needed to complete your program. To obtain your degree, you will beMATELED 202007 2019 Western Governors University 2/24/214

required to demonstrate your skills and knowledge by completing the assessment(s) for each course. Ingeneral there are two types of assessments: performance assessments and objective assessments.Performance assessments contain, in most cases, multiple scored tasks such as projects, essays, andresearch papers. Objective assessments include multiple-choice items, multiple-selection items,matching, short answer, drag-and-drop, and point-and-click item types, as well as case study and videobased items. Certifications verified through third parties may also be included in your program. Moredetailed information about each assessment is provided in each course of study.External Content & Basic Skills ExamsWestern Governors University requires that candidates pass the state-mandated content exam that alignswith their WGU program in addition to a basic skills exam (initial licensure programs only). Specificinformation regarding required content and basic skills exams required for each program and state can befound in the WGU Student Handbook. In many cases, it is the candidates’ responsibility to register andpay for the required exams and submit their official passing score reports to WGU.State Licensure RequirementsMany states have specific licensure requirements that are not part of WGU programs that you will have tofulfill in addition to the degree requirements of your program. These state licensure requirements mightinclude, but are not limited to: subject-specific licensure exams, state-specific teacher performanceassessments, course work related to state history, basic skills exams, and background clearances. TheWGU Student Handbook outlines the credentialing requirements of each state. Teacher candidatesshould consult the applicable section to become familiar with their state’s expectations regardinglicensure.Learning ResourcesWGU works with many different educational partners, including enterprises, publishers, trainingcompanies, and higher educational institutions, to provide high-quality and effective learning resourcesthat match the competencies you are developing. These vary in type, and may be combined to create thebest learning experience for your course. A learning resource can be an e-textbook, online module, studyguide, simulation, virtual lab, tutorial, or a combination of these. The cost of most learning resources areincluded in your tuition and Learning Resource Fee. They can be accessed or enrolled for through yourcourses. Some degree-specific resources are not covered by your tuition, and you will need to coverthose costs separately. WGU also provides a robust library to help you obtain additional learningresources, as needed.Mobile Compatibility:The following article provides additional details about the current state of mobile compatibility for learningresources at WGU. It includes a list that can be referenced to determine the mobile friendliness of all corecourse materials used in a program.Student Handbook article: Can I use my mobile device for learning resources?Standard PathAs previously mentioned, competency units (CUs) have been assigned to each course in order tomeasure your academic progress. If you are an undergraduate student, you will be expected to enroll in aminimum of 12 competency units each term. Graduate students are expected to enroll in a minimum of 8MATELED 202007 2019 Western Governors University 2/24/215

competency units each term. A standard plan for a student for this program who entered WGU withoutany transfer units would look similar to the one on the following page. Your personal progress can befaster, but your pace will be determined by the extent of your transfer units, your time commitment, andyour determination to proceed at a faster rate.MATELED 202007 2019 Western Governors University 2/24/216

Standard Path for Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary EducationCourse DescriptionCUsTermFoundations of Education21Mathematics for Elementary Educators21Educational Psychology and Human Development of Children and Adolescents31Schools as Communities of Care21Essential Practices for Supporting Diverse Learners32Creating and Managing Engaging Learning Environments22Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment22Assessing Student Learning22Using Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning23Elementary Mathematics Methods23Language Arts Instruction and Intervention23Elementary Reading Methods and Interventions23Elementary Science Methods24Application of Elementary Social Studies Methods14Application of Elementary Physical Education and Health Methods14Application of Elementary Visual and Performing Arts Methods14Elementary Disciplinary Literacy24Children’s Literature24Preclinical Experiences in Elementary Education25Supervised Demonstration Teaching in Elementary Education, Observations 1 and 226Supervised Demonstration Teaching in Elementary Education, Observation 3 and Midterm26Supervised Demonstration Teaching in Elementary Education, Observations 4 and 526Supervised Demonstration Teaching in Elementary Education, Observation 6 and Final26Teacher Performance Assessment in Elementary Education16Professional Portfolio16Cohort Seminar16Changes to CurriculumWGU publishes an Institutional Catalog, which describes the academic requirements of each degreeprogram. Although students are required to complete the program version current at the time of theirenrollment, WGU may modify requirements and course offerings within that version of the program tomaintain the currency and relevance of WGU’s competencies and programs. When programrequirements are updated, students readmitting after withdrawal from the university will be expected tore-enter into the most current catalog version of the program.MATELED 202007 2019 Western Governors University 2/24/217

Areas of Study for Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary EducationThe following section includes the areas of study in the program, with their associated courses. Yourspecific learning resources and level of instructional support will vary based on the individualcompetencies you bring to the program and your confidence in developing the knowledge, skills, andabilities required in each area of the degree. The Degree Plan and learning resources are dynamic, soyou need to review your Degree Plan and seek the advice of your mentor regarding the resources beforeyou purchase them.Professional CoreFoundations of EducationFoundations of Education is a key component of WGU's Professional Core and is a required course for all Master of Arts inTeaching candidates. This course introduces candidates to foundational knowledge about the teaching profession in thecurrent educational context and the historical and cultural influences on P-12 education in the United States. This courseaddresses important topics that affect educators today including state stan

WGU also provides Student Services associates to help you and your program mentor solve any special problems that may arise. Orientation The WGU orientation course focuses on acquainting you with WGU’s competency-based model, distance education, technology, and other resources an

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