Balancing graduate school and work requirements is an important conundrum that one must face as they enter the decision-making process regarding whether they will pursue a graduate degree. That said, it is more than that. As someone who has completed four different graduate programs, I can say where you are
Why is it Important to Continue Your Education as an Educator? Within the classroom, we encourage a growth mindset. We discuss the importance of taking on challenges, learning from them, and ultimately growing our skills and abilities from that experience. We want that for all of our students, and we
Why a Doctorate Degree? You’ve finished your master’s degree in whatever subject focused in whatever content for whatever job, but you want more. You want something seemingly unattainable. You want to enter a new world, a new wonderland—you want your terminal degree. You are not alone. People from all professions
Meet the passionate Dr. Arleen Wheat, Point Park University’s Associate Professor and Special Education Coordinator, M.A. and M.Ed. in Special Education PreK-12 Programs. What programs do you teach at Point Park University? What drew you to this field of study? What keeps you excited about it? I teach across all
How Prevalent is Teacher Burnout? What Leads to Burnout? Teaching has never been easy or simple. It is not a job with set hours, even though there is always a start and end time to the school day. There are always lessons to plan, assignments to check, families to communicate
What does the M.A. in Educational Administration with PA School Principal Certificate K-12 Program encompass? The satisfaction gained from leading a school and having a positive impact on students, teachers, parents, and community members is unlike any other job that I have ever held. One can feel the effect of
Come meet Dr. Linda Hippert, Point Park University’s Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Superintendent Letter of Eligibility Program, with a true love for her educator job. What programs do you teach at Point Park University? What drew you to this field of study? What keeps you excited about it?
What Concerns Did You have Before Pursuing a Graduate Program? The decision to return to graduate school was a difficult one for me. Working full-time and raising a young child, I believed that I wouldn’t have the time or energy to commit to a graduate program fully. Affordability was another
What does the Instructional Technology Specialist Certification Program encompass? Point Park University’s Instructional Technology Specialist Certification Program presents students with 15 credits which address the competencies required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to enter professional positions in K-12 school districts. While in the program, students demonstrate their understanding of a wide range of
What Role did Technology Play in Curriculum Design and Classroom Practices Before COVID? Before the pandemic, technology usage as an essential tool for teaching and learning was an important part of traditional teaching for nearly every teacher and student. Teachers have used technology hardware and software tools to enrich learning, increase
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