Fall 2025 Adjunct Faculty MAIT 610 -01 Special Topics Class
Location: Moraga, CA
Open Date: Apr 25, 2025
Deadline: May 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description:Per course adjunct faculty for the Master's in Teaching Program, MAIT 610-01.
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Qualifications:
MAIT 610-01 - Special Topics in Education (3 Units)
TH 4:45 - 7:30PM
Topic varies per instructor each semester. In this course, students complete a study of pertinent topics within education. The course includes readings in contemporary and classic learning theory as well as educational research on subject-area and grade-level pedagogy. Focusing on their areas of interest through critical readings, experiential learning, and participation opportunities, students identify ways to augment their classroom instruction with forward thinking and intentional relevance.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students will:
1. Investigate contemporary academic articles to become more familiar with current research and outcomes.
2. Read and reflect upon selected texts which highlight innovation and inspiration in order to promote K-12 student interest.
3. Analyze their content area/grade level curriculum to identify areas where real-world applications can be included for increased K-12 student engagement. 4. Engage in experiential learning to discern how K-12 students can benefit when given the opportunity to explore destinations and participate in events and service. 5. Create and present a comprehensive final project which integrates all aspects of the course.
Qualifications:

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  Master's Degree in Education or related field
  
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  5 years of experience teaching in K-12 settings
  
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  Knowledge of the major theories in child development
  
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  Knowledge of the major theories of learning
  
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  Knowledge of atypical development associated with various disabilities
  
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  Knowledge of how K-12 children differ in their development and learning approaches to support the development and learning of individual children
  
• Must be a California resident.

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