Dr. Karin Forté

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Karin Sprow Forté is an Associate Teaching Professor and Chair of the Teacher Education program at Penn State Harrisburg. With a focus on Adult Education and Teacher Education within the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, she is also a member of the Graduate Faculty at the university. Her research examines the influence of sociocultural factors on education, particularly in the domains of teacher education and clinical experiences. Forté emphasizes critical perspectives on education through her work in English as a Second Language (ESL) and online education, addressing topics such as social justice, adult learning, and transformative learning. Additionally, she is involved in professional development and clinical experiences related to teacher preparation. Forté has teaching experience in various courses related to Adult Education and English Language Teaching, where she integrates theory with practical application, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience for her students.

Research Interests

Social Justice Adult Learning English Language Teaching and Learning Language Acquisition Transformative Learning Teacher Preparation Professional Development Clinical Experiences

Courses

ADTED 460: Introduction to Adult Education ADTED 501: Foundation of Medical Education ADTED 502: Program Instructional Design in Medical Education ADTED 510: Historical and Social Issues in Adult Education ADTED 542: Perspectives on Adult Learning Theory ADTED 580: Seminars in Adult Education ADTED 594: Seminars in Adult Education ADTED 597: Seminar in Quantitative Methods C&I 280: Introduction to Teaching English Language EDUC 466: Foundations of Teaching English Language EDUC 467: English Language Structure for ESL Teachers EDUC 468: Language Acquisition EDUC 469: Methods of Assessment for ESL Teaching EDUC 475: Leadership, Research, and Advocacy in ESL Teaching EDUC 495: Field Internship in ESL EDUC 495A: Junior Field Placement EDUC 520: Learning Theory in the Classroom EDUC 591: Education Seminar

Requirements for Penn State Harrisburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:150
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Demonstrated competence in Analytic skills (Math course or exam) Computer skills proficiency (MIS 204 or equivalent) Communication skills proficiency (AWA score of 4.0 or higher)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate School Application
  • Application Fee
  • Official Transcripts
  • GMAT/GRE scores
  • Letters of recommendation (optional)
  • Resume
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Information Systems. Program: M.S. in Information Systems. GRE/GMAT waiver available for GPA 3.5+ from US schools.