Primary Education STEM

The Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction in Primary Education with Specialization in Mathematics, Reading and Science (Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education (K-5) with Specialization in Math, Reading, and Science) is a proposal that Is achieved through the cooperation agreement between the Department of Education and Learning of the School of Education of Florida International University, based in Miami, Florida, and Quality Leadership University with the objective of collaborating in the improvement of education in Panama.

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Justification

The Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction in Primary Education with Specialization in Mathematics, Reading and Science in an academic cooperation agreement between Florida International University and Quality Leadership University is strategically aligned with the Learn to the Maximum Program and the Panama Bilingual Program promoted by the President of Panama, His Excellency Juan Carlos Varela, through the Ministry of Education.

The content of the academic program corresponds to the components of the Learn to the Maximum Program of MEDUCA, where teachers’ knowledge and skills are strengthened in Mathematics (Reason to the Highest), Science Teaching (Discover the Max) And the teaching of Reading (Understanding the Maximum) and the transversal application and interaction of these areas in the environment (Living to the Highest)

Panama is among the four countries that showed the worst results among the 65 countries that participated in the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) in 2009. According to these results, 48% of young people entering the Labor market in Panama are unable to understand a basic text and 62% can not perform simple calculations.

All of the above reinforces the importance of this academic program to improve the quality of education in the areas of Mathematics, Science and Reading, which, if done in a sustainable manner, will greatly help improve the academic performance of young people and Thus reducing dropout, failure, and repetition rates.

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School

Florida International University (FIU) is a public university of the State of Florida founded in 1972, with an annual budget of $ 1,200 million, more than 55,000 students, making it the 7th largest university in the United States. FIU is a university classified as “Extensive Research University” by the Carnegie Foundation, which places it among the best research universities in the United States.

The FIU School of Education offers a wide range of academic programs at Bachelor, Master’s, Specialization and Doctorate levels. It is ranked No. 2 in the United States by the production of Hispanic teachers in the last 5 years. Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Initial education teacher preparation programs are approved by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE). The Primary Education Program is recognized in the United States as a program of excellence by the International Reading Association for Excellence in Teaching Reading. The K-6 Primary Education Program at TESOL has received distinction certification by the International Reading Association. 70% of Miami-Dade County Public Schools Distinguished Teachers of the Year in the last 20 years are graduates of Florida International University. The School has offered programs in Education for over 5 years in Jamaica producing excellent results.

Quality Leadership University (ULP-QLU) is a private higher education institution founded in Panama City, Panama in 1988.

QLU is a university duly authorized by the Ministry of Education of Panama through Executive Decree, all its programs are approved by the Technical Commission of Control and is Accredited by the National Council of Evaluation and University Accreditation of Panama, CONEAUPA. QLU is a member of the Association of Private Universities of Panama, AUPPA, the Association of Private Universities of Central America, AUPRICA, the Latin American Council of Management Schools, CLADEA, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, AACSB International and The Acreditation Council For Business Schools and Programs, ACBSP.

Currently, QLU offers undergraduate and postgraduate academic programs both independently and in academic collaboration with universities in the United States, Chile and Spain, including: University of Louisville, Towson University, Florida International University, University of Chile , Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and UNED.

Quality Leadership University (QLU) in addition to serving a student population of more than 1,300 students, has also graduated more than 2,000 professionals with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

The QLU programs are of high academic level, are duly accredited both nationally and internationally and represent an excellent investment in higher education.

In 2003, after having been offering undergraduate and masters programs with classes taught in English since its founding, Quality Leadership University has entered the field of teaching English as a second language with the creation of an intensive English program called ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS (English for Professional Success).

From 2003 to date, the University has had an extraordinary growth in its offer of English courses and now has the English Programs for Success program, which is a leader in teaching English as a second language in Panama and has The following programs: ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS Nocturnal and Evening, ESPAÑOL FOR PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS IN-COMPANY and LOUISVILLE FOR TEENS, in addition to offering workshops and specialized courses in Conversation, Writing, Legal English, Commercial English and English for Customer Service, among others. For more information, visit www.qlu.ac.pa

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Academic Program

EDG 6250 Curriculum Development

Development of the basic technical components of the curriculum. Planning of educational programs based on reality at all levels of schooling.

EDG 6627 Seminar: Trends and Problems in Curriculum and Teaching

A review of current problems and trends in the areas of Curriculum and Teaching. Prerequisite: EDG 6250.

EDE 5267 Education of the Child in the Urban Society

For professionals who wish to advance in the School System studies for pre-school to sixth grade students.

EDG 6920 Colloquium on Curriculum and Instruction

Selected lectures, presentations and discussion of topics related to curriculum and teaching. The colloquia consider specific topics related to problems, trends and applications in the broad field of education

EDF 5481 Foundations of Research in Education

It includes the development of competencies required for the critical understanding, evaluation and use of published research in the area of education. Requires understanding of quantitative and qualitative methods, sampling, measurements, data collection and analysis and inference process

EDF 6487 Field Research for Educators

Provides teachers and educational administrators with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct research in schools and classrooms, using the results of this research for informed practice. Prerequisite: EDF 5481

MAE 6318 Teaching Mathematics in Primary Education

This is a compulsory course for the Master’s in Primary Education. Refines skills related to program development, teaching methodologies, selection of materials and review of research in Primary Education of Mathematics

MAE 5348 Numbers and Operations for the Teaching of Grades from Preschool to 5th Grade

Study of mathematics in numbers and operations for Teaching grades kindergarten through 5th grade to build teacher knowledge in content, curriculum, teaching methodologies and student learning

RED 6314 Theory and Teaching of Reading

This is a compulsory course in the Master of Teaching Reading in Basic Education. Includes the development of programs in the reading process, teaching methodologies, selection of materials, review of research literature in reading instruction in Primary Education

LAE 6319 Teaching in the Integral Arts of Language

This is an elective course in the Master’s Program in Primary Education. Refines skills related to program development, teaching methods, material selection and review of research literature in language related areas.

SCE 6315 Teaching Science in Basic Education

This is a mandatory course for the Master’s Program in Primary Education. Refines the skills related to the development of programs, teaching methodologies, selection of materials and review of research literature related to science teaching in Primary Education.

SCE 6317 Approaches to Teaching and Learning Science in Basic and Medium Education

Curriculum and discovery teaching focused on levels ranging from Preschool to 5th grade and modern practices in the context from pre-school to the 12th year in science education: practices, cross-cutting concepts and fundamental ideas about the earth and space sciences . It is required to be teaching in a school to take the course.

Requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree in Education from an accredited university
Hold a grade point average of 3 on the 4.0 scale, or its equivalent on the Panama academic scale of 3.0 in the last year of the Bachelor’s degree
Obtain a score of 80 on the iBT of the TOEFL or 5 on the IELTS
Two letters of recommendation from people in position to judge the candidate‘s potential to succeed in Master’s studies
A one-page essay stating the reasons and motivation for studying the Program
Official Academic Credits from all the universities you have attended for Bachelor and Postgraduate programs
Notary copy of the Bachelor’s degree
Documents that are not in English must be translated into English and signed by an official translator
Curriculum Vitae updated and in English language. It should describe the professional work performed, training received, formal education and achievements
Official Certificate of Education if it had or in its defect, proof that teaches in the Educational System of Panama or another country

Our Teachers

Dr. Sadiq Abdullahi

Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Social Studies and International/Global Education Florida International University