Master's in Teaching, Learning and Assessment

A graduate of the Master's in Education - Teaching, Learning and Assessment program will:

• Be a leader in differentiated learning — able to develop curriculum and instruction approaches that address social-emotional learning factors, learning styles, cultural and language backgrounds, and cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and developmental differences in multiple-needs general education classrooms. As teacher-leaders, graduates will also be prepared to help others in their schools to improve their own practices in differentiating learning.
• Be an expert in assessment — adroit in designing assessment approaches to drive effective teaching and learning in real-time ("formative" evaluation) as well as in making appropriate use of standardized testing. (Expertise in the rapidly evolving uses of assessment is a growing area of demand in schools, districts, and other professional environments.)
• Be an accomplished action researcher — agile in applying techniques for observing, documenting, reflecting on, and refining the learning process to create continuous improvement in outcomes for students. Degree candidates complete a yearlong action research project based on real needs they perceive in their own classrooms; this capstone project can serve as the basis for thought leadership and training shared with the professional community.
• Be a "real-time" agent of improvement in the learning environment. Since the Teaching, Learning, and Assessment program is built around enabling candidates to actively address the pressing realities of their classrooms, candidates are able to apply new skills and techniques — and share them with others — to bring immediate value to their classrooms and schools.

NLU offers classes and support for master's candidates also looking to earn National Board Certification (NBC). Please consult this list of classes for details on available NBC requirements and electives. For more information on NBC credit and support at NLU, please contact Suzanne Martinez at suzanne.martinez@nl.edu or 847-947-5118.

On-site, online and blended formats, plus off-site cohort options

The master of education in teaching, learning and assessment program is offered at our Illinois locations, on-site at NLU's Tampa, Florida center, and online. Candidates who choose the online format will join a diverse community of learners from Chicago and across the nation.

Building on its reputation for flexibility, NLU also offers classes at approved off-site locations throughout Illinois and Florida.

For more information about enrolling at any of our locations including Florida, connect with an Enrollment Specialist or Apply for Free today.

All applicants must meet NLU's general admission requirements as well as additional requirements specific to this program. Refer to the appropriate application checklist available online at nl.edu/applyonline.