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Q. I am looking for a mathematics teacher education program. I looked at the Walden program. Does anyone know anything about Walden or have other suggestions?
A. Smart thinking! Walden is our first choice of online colleges for graduation as master and doctorate. Walden offers a variety of support tools to students, such as mentoring faculty, librarians, and student concierge service that accompanies you throughout your program of study. Assuming you intend to teach grades K-12, Walden provides M.S. degrees in education in K-5 and 6-8 mathematics with a focus on real-world, practical strategies. Guests have access to the latest technology, including electronic portfolios, podcasts, and experiments on the virtual field, you look teachers and other education professionals in action via a DVD. This unique approach offers explanations firsthand how practitioners apply theory to practice in a real classroom.
We think Walden is an excellent online training option for you, but if you decide against it, here are some other options:
AIU Online: IAU is a good fit for most students. It offers a wide variety of study programs, and the cost of each is included. AIU offers numerous discounts and financial aid options and resources of outstanding students: AIU Virtual Campus was recognized as "Best of the Best" in the Education category and the Academia Computerworld Honors Program 2009. However, he slightly less specialization M.Ed. Walden degrees.
Western Governors University: WGU is easily the best value of the schools that we examine: You pay a fixed amount per period of six months, during which you can take as many classes as you can fit your schedule . Master of WGU Math Education degree program combines courses with preparation for licensure as a teacher of mathematics at the middle or high school. But you will need to speak to an enrollment counselor to determine if you have sufficient background in mathematics.
Kaplan University: Yes, it is the same that Kaplan has helped you prepare for the SAT. You can choose one of ten focus areas, including mathematics education - M.S. grades K-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12 in Kaplan degrees in education. Kaplan is currently the highest of former satisfaction (90%), but is much more expensive than most other online colleges under consideration.
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