George Mason University Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning

07/08/2024

Current, former, and future ASTL teachers, check out our Fall 2024 elective course offerings. If you're not currently a Mason student, apply as non-degree to take a class or two. If you're interested in learning more about our M.Ed. and graduate certificate program for teachers, join us for an online infosession. All who register for and attend a summer 2024 infosession will receive an application fee waiver. Register here: https://go.gmu.edu/ASTL

The Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning program is for teachers and educators with one or more years of teaching or education-related experience.

01/23/2024

ASTL faculty are now recruiting elementary teachers to participate in our NSF grant-funded research on elementary STEM. See the flyer below and/or follow this link to learn more and complete the interest survey:
go.gmu.edu/elementaryquantum

11/28/2023

Teachers, join us on Tuesday, Dec 5th from 5-6 pm to learn how our program will meet your needs and advance your career! We offer a range of M.Ed. and graduate certificate options designed for current educators. Application fees waived for all who attend this info session! Register here: http://go.gmu.edu/ASTL

07/04/2023

Early childhood and elementary teachers, please take our survey! GMU researchers are conducting a study of how teachers select and use books in their classroom - especially books on STEM topics. Please help by completing a short survey here: https://go.gmu.edu/bookstudy

05/19/2023

ASTL celebrates Ashleigh Tanis, one of our 2023 Outstanding Students! Ashleigh is earning her Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction, Concentration in Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning: Physical Education. Congratulations, Ashleigh!

05/17/2023

In the upcoming days and weeks we are celebrating our 2023 graduates! We begin with Kirsten Youngquist, a recipient of the Joan Packer Isenberg Endowed Scholarship and one of our 2023 Outstanding Students. Kirsten is earning her Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction, Concentration in Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning: Literacy PK–12. Congratulations, Kirsten, and thank you for being a wonderful member of the ASTL community!

05/04/2023

Calling ALL Classroom Teachers! We are now enrolling for our Summer 2023 electives -- Teacher Leadership for Professional Learning (EDUC 608), Integrated STEM Teaching (EDCI 660), and Intro to Gifted & Talented Learners (EDCI 621). Apply as a non-degree student to try out a course or two, or apply to the ASTL program for one of our M.Ed. options! See more info here: http://go.gmu.edu/ASTLinfo

05/04/2023

We still have a few spots available to begin in Summer or Fall 2023! For more information OR to apply now, go to http://go.gmu.edu/ASTLinfo

03/20/2023

Application fee waived for all who attend our April 20th info session!!

If you are a current classroom teacher, Mason's ASTL program is for you -- take a class, earn a certificate, or an M.Ed! We have online & hybrid classes across content areas.

Learn more at one of our spring info sessions -- Register at https://go.gmu.edu/ASTLinfo.

03/06/2023

If you are a current classroom teacher, Mason's ASTL program is for you -- take a class, earn a certificate, or an M.Ed! We have online & hybrid classes across content areas. Join us this spring for an info session to learn more about our program! Register at https://go.gmu.edu/ASTLinfo.

06/13/2022

Join us online this summer to learn more about our flexible and convenient M.Ed., graduate certificate, and course options for current teachers!
Mason's Advanced Studies in Teaching Learning program offers unique options in many areas, including STEM, PE, IB, Gifted, Literacy, Science, Math, Teacher Leadership, Diversity & Exceptionality, Designing Digital Learning, and more!
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