Masters of Education Capstone Projects
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Timeline
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September 17, 2025Program start
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October 4, 2025Learning Outcomes
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December 6, 2025Internship Report
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December 6, 2025Program end
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September 17, 2025Program start
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October 4, 2025Learning Outcomes
Develop learning objectives to guide the internship experience that clearly state the learning objectives, identify strategies to achieve them, and provide evidence that can be examined after the internship is completed.
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December 6, 2025Internship Report
The Internship Report will be grounded in new learning, knowledge of the research literature, and personal discovery and experience. It will demonstrate originality, insight, critical reasoning, and organization. It will also offer clear conclusions or solutions, or pose significant questions and problems that should be addressed through future research.
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December 6, 2025Program end
Program scope
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Data analysis Community engagement Education Law and policy Social justiceSkills
collaborative communications education policy project management report writing critical pedagogy curriculum planning international studies educational evaluation student learning outcomes researchGraduate students in the Master of Education (M.Ed.) program at the University of Windsor will engage in their Final Project Seminar as a capstone to their academic experience. Students pursuing the course-based option will apply advanced scholarly and professional knowledge to address real-world educational or organizational challenges through a final project developed in consultation with an external partner and course faculty. Students bring a range of specializations and perspectives, and are expected to integrate their knowledge into meaningful deliverables with both scholarly and practical value.
Participating in a this placement is optional for students in this course. Final project selection is based on student interest, alignment with their academic goals, and instructor guidance. Each student will have a say in which project they work on, ensuring that the collaboration is meaningful and mutually beneficial. While we strive to create strong matches between students and organizations, we cannot guarantee that every project submitted will be selected.
Learners
Deliverables will be tailored to meet the needs of both the student and the partner organization, reflecting a strong integration of research, reflection, and practical insights.
Potential final deliverables may include:
- A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights, and recommendations
- An oral presentation
Project timeline
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September 17, 2025Program start
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October 4, 2025Learning Outcomes
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December 6, 2025Internship Report
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December 6, 2025Program end
Timeline
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September 17, 2025Program start
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October 4, 2025Learning Outcomes
Develop learning objectives to guide the internship experience that clearly state the learning objectives, identify strategies to achieve them, and provide evidence that can be examined after the internship is completed.
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December 6, 2025Internship Report
The Internship Report will be grounded in new learning, knowledge of the research literature, and personal discovery and experience. It will demonstrate originality, insight, critical reasoning, and organization. It will also offer clear conclusions or solutions, or pose significant questions and problems that should be addressed through future research.
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December 6, 2025Program end
Project examples
Project Examples:
Digital Equity in K–12 Classrooms
Description: A Windsor-area school board is seeking support in analyzing how current digital practices affect student learning outcomes across socioeconomic backgrounds.
Deliverable: Students produce a report synthesizing relevant literature, analyzing school data, and offering recommendations for equitable technology use in classroom settings.
Staff Training Program for Inclusive Practice
Description: A non-profit organization supporting neurodiverse youth wants to enhance its staff training to reflect current best practices in inclusive pedagogy.
Deliverable: Students design a workshop series grounded in educational theory, including facilitator guides, learning objectives, and participant reflection tools.
Post-Secondary Policy Brief – Race and Retention
Description: A college student services department is exploring how racialized student experiences affect retention and success rates.
Deliverable: A race-conscious policy analysis informed by research and student testimonials, with recommendations for improving equity in student services.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this program:
Main contact
Timeline
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September 17, 2025Program start
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October 4, 2025Learning Outcomes
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December 6, 2025Internship Report
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December 6, 2025Program end
Timeline
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September 17, 2025Program start
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October 4, 2025Learning Outcomes
Develop learning objectives to guide the internship experience that clearly state the learning objectives, identify strategies to achieve them, and provide evidence that can be examined after the internship is completed.
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December 6, 2025Internship Report
The Internship Report will be grounded in new learning, knowledge of the research literature, and personal discovery and experience. It will demonstrate originality, insight, critical reasoning, and organization. It will also offer clear conclusions or solutions, or pose significant questions and problems that should be addressed through future research.
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December 6, 2025Program end