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Graduate Opportunity
The University of Maryland’s America Reads*America Counts program helps children master basic reading and math skills and get on track for college and promising careers. Approximately 180 UM students work as reading and math mentors in 17 Prince George’s County elementary schools, many of whom earn Federal Work-Study to pay for college expenses.
Curriculum and Instruction
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction is one of seven departments within the College of Education. It is composed of nine interrelated program areas which span the following educational disciplines: Art Education, Elementary Education, English, Literacy, Speech Communication and Theatre Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Reading Education, Science Education, Second language/TESOL, Social Studies Education, and Professional Development/Teacher Education.
U.S. News & World Report ranks the department 18th in the nation, and the department's innovative programs, high-caliber faculty, and cutting-edge research centers offer students rich and diverse undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate experiences. Its reputation and location near Washington, D.C., provides students with a wealth of opportunities to work in diverse school districts, collaborate with educational associations, and engage in important, practical research.
The Department offers undergraduate and graduate study leading to the Master of Arts (M.A.) (thesis and non-thesis options), Master of Education (M. Ed.), Doctor of Education (Ed. D.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).
Our Mission:
The mission of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction is to lead the research, teaching, and service efforts of the University of Maryland that support and improve educational opportunities for children and youth in Maryland and the nation as a whole. Faculty and staff accomplish this by (1) conducting research that contributes to teaching and learning theory, curricular designs, school improvement, and student achievement; (2) creating and evaluating research-based teacher education and teacher enhancement programs; (3) preparing reflective practitioners and researchers for a multicultural society; and (4) engaging in professional service activities. More...
Faculty Awards Announced:
Dr. Peter Afflerbach has been elected to the International Reading Association's Reading Hall of Fame. The Reading Hall of Fame was established in 1973. Its purpose is to contribute, from the collective experiences of its members, to further improvement in reading instruction.
Criteria for Membership:
Current Status: a minimum of at least twenty-fiveyears of active involvement in work in reading.
Reputation: widely known and respected by people in the profession.
Contributions: authorship of publications on reading, including reports of significant research; performance in positions of responsibility in the field of reading; and participation in professional activities such as speaking, organizing programs, and consulting or assisting teachers in other ways.
Congratulations to Jean Dreher for receiving the COE 2009 Distinquished TERP Award. This award is given to a tenure track faculty member who has provided exceptional service over a five-year period to their program, department, the College, and UMCP. This includes roles as program coordinator, interim department chair, chair of accreditation committees, leadership on senate, personnel, and academic curriculum committees, and strategic planning and organizational efforts. Rather than one single effort the recipient of this award is someone who has shown consistent service to the college and university in more than one way for more than one unit.
Congratulations to Lisa Bote for receiving her second College of Education Excellence in Teaching Award. Individuals who receive this award must have demonstrated exceptional commitment to and innovation in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching. Dr. Bote's passion for teaching inspires her students to be great, student-centered classroom teachers.
