Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced)

  • Total Courses

    10

  • Total Credit Hours

    60

In the Teaching Assistant program, students gain the knowledge and skills required to assist classroom teachers and provide valuable support to students. The curriculum covers classroom management, instructional support, and special education assistance. Graduates can work as teaching assistants in K-12 schools, making a meaningful impact on student learning.

Dive into the theories of human learning and development. This course explores psychological and educational perspectives on how individuals acquire knowledge and skills, and how this understanding informs teaching practices.


This course combines educational theory with practical teaching methods. Students will explore effective strategies and tools for enhancing the teaching and learning experience, fostering more engaging and meaningful educational interactions.


Delve into the historical and philosophical foundations of education. This course provides insights into the evolution of educational systems and the ideologies that have shaped modern schooling.


Explore the philosophical underpinnings of education. Students will examine different educational philosophies and their implications for teaching, learning, and the role of schools in society.


Investigate the relationship between educational institutions and the communities they serve. This course explores strategies for building positive partnerships, fostering community engagement, and addressing social and cultural aspects of education.

Gain insights into developmental psychology, emphasizing the study of human development from infancy to old age. Analyze developmental milestones, psychological changes, and factors influencing human development.


Study advanced concepts in teaching assistant roles, covering specialized techniques, teaching methods, and educational support strategies. Analyze teaching assistant responsibilities, instructional practices, and support for educators.


This course focuses on classroom management, teaching students strategies for creating a positive and organized learning environment. Topics include behavior management, lesson planning, and student engagement.


Learn about instruction planning, focusing on the development of instructional materials, lesson planning, and educational strategies. Analyze curriculum design, teaching techniques, and the process of creating effective lesson plans.


Explore curriculum planning, emphasizing the design and development of educational curricula, curriculum evaluation, and curriculum alignment. Analyze curriculum models, educational standards, and curriculum assessment.

TUITION

Fees Breakdown Cost
MASTER'S DEGREE (MED) $27,000
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $27,000
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At the University of North Carolina, we champion the synergy of affordability and opportunity. Our unwavering dedication to accessible education ensures that exceptional learning doesn't come with an exorbitant price. We unlock the gates to knowledge, extending students the opportunity to flourish without the heavy weight of overwhelming tuition costs, empowering them for a brighter, more promising future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10

PEDAGOGICAL FOUNDATIONS AND TEACHING METHODS:

The College of Education begins with a focus on pedagogical foundations and teaching methods. Students delve into the principles of education, child development, and innovative teaching techniques. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to inspire and educate future generations.

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT:

Beyond the theoretical framework, our College of Education places a strong emphasis on classroom experience and student engagement. Students have opportunities to participate in teaching practicums, work with diverse student populations, and collaborate with local schools. These experiences not only enhance their teaching skills but also provide valuable insights into effective education strategies.

GLOBAL EDUCATION PERSPECTIVES AND CROSS-CULTURAL TEACHING:

The College of Education at University of North Carolina is committed to promoting global education perspectives and cross-cultural teaching. Our curriculum explores international approaches to education and encourages students to engage in cross-cultural teaching experiences through study abroad programs and collaborations with educators from around the world. This global perspective equips students to excel in diverse educational settings.

Teaching & Learning And Effective Methods In Teaching (ED-240)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction: A Model For Teaching
     The Goals Of Instruction
     The Affective, Psychomotor, And Cognitive Domains
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching In An Era Of Standards And Accountability
     Planning For Learning
     Using Multiple Assessments And Evaluation
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching Strategies
     Meeting Standards Through Learner-Centered Instructional Strategies
     Using And Building On Learner Differences
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Basic Teacher Instructional Methods
     Questioning Strategies In An Era Of Standards And Accountability
     Teaching History
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching Civic Education And Global Education
     Teaching Geography, Economics, And The Behavioral Sciences
     Classroom Management

Management Of E-Education (ED-428)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     What Is The Internet?
     Teaching Methods
     Foundations Of Distance Education
     Definitions, History, And Theories Of Distance Education
     Research And Distance Education
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     E-Learning: Promise And Pitfalls
     Technologies, The Internet And Distance Education
     Instructional Design For Distance Education
     Teaching And Distance Education
     The Student And Distance Education
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Support Materials And Visualization For Distance Education
     How Do People Learn From E-Courses?
     Applying The Multimedia Principle
     Applying The Modality Principle
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Applying The Coherence Principle
     Applying The Segmenting And Pre-Training Principles
     Leveraging Examples In E-Learning
     Does Practice Make Perfect?
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Learning Together Virtually
     Assessment For Distance Education
     Copyright And Distance Education
     Evaluating Teaching And Learning At A Distance

Management Of Teaching For Special Fields (ED-521)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Foundations
     Collaboration Between Professional Educators And Families
     Students With Low Incidence Disabilities
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With High Incidence Disabilities
     Students With Other Special Learning Needs
     A Process Of Delivering Special Education And Related Services
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Systematic Assessment For Inclusion: The Saale Model
     Adapting The Learning Environment
     Adapting Lesson Plans
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Adapting Teaching Techniques
     Adapting The Format Of Content
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Adapting Assessment Evaluation And Grading
     Transition

Community Relations In Education (ED-629)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Home, School And Community Influences On Children'S Lives
     Historical And Philosophical Perspectives
     Viewing Family Diversity
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Roles And Experiences Of Parents
     Meeting Child-Care Needs From Infancy Through School Age
     Including Children With Disabilities
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Responsibility For Educating And Protecting Children
     Curriculum Of The Home
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Curriculum Of The School
     Curriculum Of The Community
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Strategies For Working Together
     Models For Parentschoolcommunity Partnerships

Multicultural Education (ED-656)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:

Developmental Psychology (P-228)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Adolescents In Social Context
     Adolescents In Theoretical Context
     Adolescent Diversity
     Sexual Maturation And Physical Growth
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Body Issues: Health, Behaviors, And Attitudes
     Traditional Approaches To Cognitive Development
     New Approaches To Cognitive Development
     Self-Concept, Identity, Ethnicity, And Gender
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sexual Values, Behavior And Education
     Adolescents And Their Families
     Divorced, Parent-Absent And Blended Families
     Social Development: The Changing Nature Of Friendship And Romance
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Adolescent Society, Culture, And Subculture
     Development Of Moral Values
     Education And School
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Work And Vocation
     Adolescent Alienation
     Substance Abuse, Addictions, And Dependency

Advanced Concepts In Teaching Assistant (TEA-348)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Conceptualizing And Promoting Effective Ta Training
     Departmental Orientation Programs For Teaching Assistant
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching In The University Setting: A Course For Teaching Assistant
     Making The First Time A Good Time: Microteaching For New Teaching Assistant
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Use Of Video Tape In Gta Training
     The Supervision Of Training Assistant: Theory Evidence And Practice
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Ethical Dilemmas Confronting Graduate Teaching Assistant
     Gender Concise Teaching For Graduate Teaching Assistant
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Preparing For Diversity In College Training

Classroom Management (CUI-628)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Healthy Classroom
     The Healthy Classroom Teacher
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Foundation Of Healthy Classroom Motivation
     Motivation: Acceptance And Significance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Motivation: Feeling Capable
     Motivation: Health And Safety
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Communication Skills
     Communication: Resolution And The Class Meeting
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Discipline: Discipline Styles And The Goals Of Behavior
     Discipline: Rules, Consequences, And Controlling The Physical Environment

Instruction Planning (TEA-652)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Role Of Theory In Learning And Instruction
     Early Behaviorist Theories
     Gestalt Psychology: The Cognitive Perspective
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Influences On Theory And Research
     The Human Brain
     B.F. Skinners Operant Conditioning
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Robert Gagnés Conditions Of Learning
     Cognitive Perspectives I: The Processing Of Information
     Cognitive Perspectives Ii: Metacognition And Problem Solving
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Jean Piagets Cognitive Development Theory
     Lev S. Vygotskys Cultural-Historical Theory Of Psychological Development
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Albert Bandura’S Social-Cognitive Learning Theory
     Cognitive Models And Theories Of Academic Motivation

Curriculum Planning (TEA-680)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Concepts Of Curriculum And Purposes Of Curriculum Study
     Situating The Curriculum
     Theoretical Perspectives On Curriculum
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Curriculum Purpose And Content: Basic Concepts
     Curriculum Purpose And Content: Conflicting Perspectives
     Curriculum Organization: Basic Concepts
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Curriculum Organization: Conflicting Perspectives
     Curriculum Implementation: Basic Concepts
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Curriculum Implementation: Conflicting Perspectives
     Curriculum Evaluation: Basic Concepts
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Curriculum Evaluation: Conflicting Perspectives
     Re-Examination And Critique