Secondary Education MAT

Admission and Course Requirements

Course Descriptions

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• explain the Conceptual Framework of the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, the RIPTS and relevant Rhode Island Department of Education initiatives, and describe their connection and impact on teaching in the public schools
• describe and apply the roles and responsibilities of how reflective teachers think and act
• construct, teach and reflect upon lessons and units that model developmentally appropriate practices consonant with professional teaching standards, including the Conceptual Framework of the FSEHD, SPA Standards and the RIPTS
• select and utilize formal and informal assessment strategies with individuals and groups of students to determine the impact of instruction on learning, to provide feedback and to plan future instruction
• describe the role and purposes of collaborative relationships with family and community, and plan and apply techniques for involving family in the learning process
• describe the importance of lifelong professional development and demonstrate competence in accessing information from relevant professional organizations and journals available for continued professional growth opportunities, with emphasis on using available technology