First, the research direction of American pedagogy
The research direction of American Master of Education is mainly divided into six areas:
Teaching direction, linguistics direction, educational psychology direction, macro educational research direction, educational technology direction, school management direction.
Teaching direction: this direction is similar to that of domestic normal majors, and it can be divided into three types: teaching course specialty, early childhood education and primary and secondary education. Mainly to train teachers at all stages. Applicants must have relevant work experience.
Linguistic direction: it is divided into three categories: applied linguistics, English teaching and language and literature, and the enrollment target is generally English or linguistics students.
Direction of educational psychology: Educational psychology mainly studies students' psychological problems in the process of practical teaching, including the study of children's growth. Applicants with a background in psychology or sociology will have an advantage when applying.
Macro education research direction: including educational anthropology, comparative education, educational economics, educational history, educational policy research, etc. Applicants with backgrounds in sociology, economics and education have advantages.
Direction of educational technology: The direction of educational technology mainly studies how to use advanced science and technology to assist teaching in order to improve teaching quality. Applicants with computer-related background are preferred.
School management direction: the school management direction is divided into two categories: educational leadership specialty and educational politics, which are mainly aimed at cultivating management talents in colleges and universities. Applicants must have management experience.
Second, the choice of American study abroad schools.
1, comparing academic rankings
How to choose a school for American masters? After evaluating yourself, you can begin to understand the school information. When choosing a master's college, it is generally recommended to start with the professional ranking of USNew. It can be clearly seen from the published results of USNew ranking that the objective evaluation data of business school master's ranking include: average undergraduate GPA, admission rate, starting salary for graduation, employment rate, tuition fees, number of registered students, etc. The objective evaluation data of master's ranking in engineering colleges include: average GRE quantitative score, admission rate, doctor attendance rate, research funding, per capita research funding, number of registered students, etc. The medical school includes; School GPA, MCAT average score, admission rate, tuition, teacher-student ratio, number of registered students, employment rate of their own work, etc. These objective data show in detail the funds, teachers, career development, admission requirements and other information provided by the school for master students.
2. refer to the school tuition.
The cost of studying abroad has always been the most concerned issue for applicants. Different majors, different schools and different regions have different charging standards. Generally speaking, one year's tuition and living expenses add up to 25,000-45,000 dollars. Although the tuition fees of American universities have increased year after year, the overall cost has declined because of the continuous depreciation of the US dollar. In terms of tuition fees, business schools, law schools and medical schools charge a little higher, generally $30,000 to $60,000 a year, while the tuition fees of science, liberal arts and physical education colleges are relatively low, about $20,000 to $40,000 a year. Generally, private schools are more expensive than public institutions, and living expenses in big cities are more expensive than those in small cities. The tuition fees of schools on the east and west coasts of the United States are higher, while those in some states such as Alabama are lower.
3. The geographical location of the school
The choice of region needs to consider the climate, the surrounding environment of the university, the residence of relatives and friends and other factors. Students in the south of China may not be able to adapt to the cold and dry climate in the north of the United States, and some students are quite afraid of frequent natural disasters in the coastal areas of the United States, which need to be considered in advance. If you have relatives and friends in the United States, you can get more care by choosing a school near your place of residence. But, of course, it is very likely that you will increase your immigration tendency when applying for a visa.
Third, the advantages of studying in America
1, good educational environment
Regardless of several international education rankings, American universities are in the forefront. It is recognized that the education level in the United States almost represents the highest level in the world. If you want to reach the world leading level in professional field, attend the best schools and learn from the best people, the United States is undoubtedly the first choice.
2. The comprehensive ability is improved quickly.
American universities have high admission scores, and global candidates will have the opportunity to get an offer only through layer-by-layer competition, so the comprehensive level of selected candidates is not low. The point is, this is just the beginning. American universities are famous for their strict course requirements, course assignments and course examinations. Professors never show mercy, and students should study hard to finish their tasks every day. In this way, it will be difficult to improve after a few years.
3. Being hired will add points.
American famous schools have a strong background, comprehensive strength and broader horizons for studying abroad. Such graduates are far superior to ordinary college students in both literacy and ability. In this way, the employment admission rate is naturally high.