Teaching: Middle School Education (MAT)

Teaching: Middle School Education (MAT)

Webster University

Location

United States of America

Qualification

Post Graduate(PG)

Fees

Duration

2 years

Next intake

Fall, Summer, Spring

Entry score

2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program equips candidates with a robust foundation in content knowledge, child and adolescent development, and the latest research supporting best educational practices. Focused on contemporary design-based research principles, the program emphasizes understanding how students learn in inquiry-based environments.

This graduate degree prepares students for teacher certification in Missouri, with approval from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in the following emphasis areas:

  • Elementary Education ๐Ÿซ
  • Middle School Education ๐Ÿ“–
  • Secondary School Education ๐Ÿ“š
  • Special Education ๐ŸŒŸ

Graduates of the MAT with an Emphasis in Middle School Education will be:

  • Informed: Knowledgeable about the history of middle school education, the characteristics of students in early adolescence, and the principles underlying best practices.
  • Skilled: Proficient in designing, adapting, and modifying effective assessment plans, instructional strategies, and curricula based on research about cognitive, social, and emotional development in early adolescence.
  • Reflective: Able to reflect on their roles as educators to enhance learning outcomes, and skilled in collaborating with families and the community to promote inclusive and equitable educational opportunities.
  • Responsive: Capable of recognizing, valuing, and addressing the unique individual abilities and differences of students in early adolescence. ๐ŸŒŸ

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