Duration

2 years

Starting Date

January, August

Tuition Fee

$752 per credit

Location

Webster Groves, United States

About the program

Teaching (MAT) with an Emphasis in Middle School Education from Webster University is centered around contemporary design-based research principles with a focus on how students learn within inquiry-based environments. 

Learning Outcomes

The goals of the MAT with an emphasis in middle school education are to cultivate graduates who are:

  • Knowledgeable of the history of middle school education, characteristics of students in early adolescence and principles and foundations underlying best practices.
  • Proficient in designing, adapting and modifying effective assessment plans, instructional strategies and curricula and/or intervention plans based on current research regarding cognitive, social and emotional development of students in early adolescence. 
  • Reflective about their roles as educators to improve learning outcomes, and who collaborate with families and other members of the community to advocate for inclusive and equitable educational opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds. 

Courses Included

  • Teaching in a Diverse Society
  • Middle School History and Philosophy
  • Inclusive Practices and Methods for Teaching
  • Digital Pedagogy
  • Assistive Learning Technology

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