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The Brown MAT Program The MAT secondary program in English, social studies, science (biology, chemistry, physics/engineering), or mathematics consists of three distinct, yet interconnected, semesters. Candidates begin the MAT year by teaching at Brown Summer High School, followed by a residency year which includes coursework and school site participation building up to full-time student teaching in the Spring semester. Throughout the year, there is a consistent focus on the integration of theory and practice. MATs are coached in their efforts to transform subject matter into exciting and innovative curricula by Brown Teacher Education faculty. These faculty are both scholars within their discipline and experienced secondary school teachers who maintain an active relationship with the school community. The secondary program emphasizes standardsbased and assessment-driven instruction, culturally responsive teaching, and a belief in high expectations for all students. To move from one stage of the program to the next, candidates must make progress in meeting the Rhode Island Professional Teaching Standards (RIPTS) as evaluated by the Brown-Adapted Danielson Framework for Teaching Rubrics. Progress is assessed regularly through the means described in each section of the handbook. If it is determined that a candidate is having difficulty making progress, the candidate is referred to the Director of Teacher Education. After evaluation, the case may then be sent to the Teacher Education Graduate Committee. This committee then decides the conditions under which the candidate may continue in the program. In the case of non-satisfactory performance to the degree expected on the Professional Teaching Standards at the end of a semester, a candidate may be dismissed from the program. In order to be recommended for certification, candidates must fulfill all degree requirements for the Master of Arts in Teaching Program at Brown University and pass all state required tests. Students in Difficulty In the case of extenuating medical or personal circumstances at any point during the program, a student should contact the Associate Dean of Student Support at the Graduate School at 401863- 2600. 7 Schedule The design of the program makes it necessary for all candidates to begin the program in June and complete the 12-month sequence. The 2022 summer session runs from June 13-August 4. The Brown University academic year begins on September 7, 2022; however, candidates will begin the residency component of the Fall semester in accordance with their school placement calendar. Spring student teaching is expected to begin in early January when the school residency site resumes classes after the end of December break. Commencement is May 28th. Requirements for Admission: MAT 1. Experience: All applicants must have an appropriate background to teach their subject or field. Applicants should have some prior experience working with adolescents. No teaching experience or coursework in education is necessary. 2. Coursework: a. English applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in English or substantial study in a related area of study. A minimum of 8 courses (or 30 units) in English or related areas is required for admission and should include work in the following: theories of writing or theories of teaching writing; critical theory; literature of the Western canon, including Chaucer, Shakespeare, and the English romantic poets; American literature; American ethnic literature; modern and contemporary literature; literature in translation or world literature; poetry; drama; linguistics, focusing on the structure of language and social influences on language development and use; and media studies. Applicants whose areas of study are Comparative Literature, American Studies, African American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Creative Writing or Composition are encouraged to speak with the director to inquire about whether their courses meet certification requirements. b. Social Studies applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in history or a social science field (excluding psychology) or substantial study in related areas and should have completed a minimum of 9 courses (or 36 units) distributed in multiple areas of social studies. Applicants should have at least 1 course in each of the following areas: American/U.S. History, Non-Western History, and Ethnic Studies. Their coursework must also provide evidence of a breadth of knowledge that encompasses these areas: American history, Western civilization, NonWestern civilization, European history, Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, and Ethnic Studies. c. Science applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in biology, chemistry, physics/engineering or substantial study in related areas. Biology applicants should have completed a minimum of 8 courses (or 30 units) before entering the program which include foundations in botany, zoology, physiology, genetics, and ecology. Chemistry applicants should have completed a minimum of 8 courses (or 30 units) before entering the program which include organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, and biochemistry. Physics/engineering applicants should have completed a minimum of 8 courses (or 30 units) before entering the program which include foudnations in mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, properties of matter, and thermodynamics. 8 d. Mathematics applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in mathematics or have substantial study in related areas and should have completed a minimum of 8 courses (or 30 units) in mathematics which include: linear algebra; differential equations; statistics; geometry, and calculus. 3. Interview: An interview is required of each qualified applicant for admission. This interview may occur face-to-face or remotely. 4. Writing Sample: Applicants for the MAT in English must submit a writing sample in addition to their personal statement. 5. Deadline for Application: Completed MAT degree and 5th-year MAT applications must be received by the Graduate School by January 15. Combined degree applications must be received by either Oct. 1st or April 1. 6. Tuition and Financial Aid: Tuition for the academic year is $62,682.00. MATs are eligible for financial aid in the form of tuition support. Financial aid is awarded on the basis of financial need and merit. In addition, students may be eligible to borrow funds through the Federal Direct Student Loan Program depending on financial need. Consideration for need-based federal aid (Federal Direct Loans and Federal WorkStudy) is based on status as a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. and is determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): complete a FAFSA and the Brown University Supplemental Financial Aid Application. Forms and detailed information can be found at: . 7. Status of Application: Applicants will be notified of admission decisions no later than April 1. Course of Study: MAT The Graduate School at Brown offers a 12-month (summer plus academic year) MAT program to prepare college graduates for careers as secondary school teachers of English, social studies, science, or mathematics. The program consists of eight credits taken in education, including the summer practicum and academic-year residency. Program Course Credits: MAT A total of 12 courses (8 credits; 32 credit hours) is required for the MAT degree. Brown 5th -year MAT candidates can transfer in the undergraduate equivalent of EDUC 2500 toward their MAT degree. Combined baccalaureate/MAT degree applicants can take the undergraduate equivalents of EDUC 2500 and EDUC 2385 to count toward their MAT degree. Summer 2022 EDUC 2500 Foundations of Teaching and Learning 1 cr. 9 EDUC 2510 Fall 2022 Educational Theory and Practice 1: Fundamental Methods 1 cr. Section A: English; Section B: Social Studies; Section C: Science; Section D: Mathematics EDUC 2515 Learning Theory and Special Populations .5 cr. EDUC 2520 Education Theory and Practice II .5 cr. Section A: English; Section B: Social Studies; Section C: Science; Section D: Mathematics EDUC 2525 Instructional Design, Planning, and Integrating Technology .5 cr. EDUC 2535 Literacy and English Language Learners I .5 cr. EDUC 2565 Practicum and Seminar I: Fall .5 cr. EDUC 2385 Spring 2023 Education Inequality and Community Assets: Contexts & Change 1 cr. EDUC 2545 Literacy and English Language Learners II .5 cr. EDUC 2555 Assessment and Using Data .5 cr. EDUC 2530 Education Theory and Practice III .5 cr. Section A: English; Section B: Social Studies; Section C: Science; Section D: Mathematics EDUC 2575 Student Teaching and Seminar: Spring 1 cr. MAT Course Registration Brown University will register students for their initial summer semester. Students will need to register for their Fall and Spring courses online. Certification Candidates are expected to have taken the required courses in their content area during their undergraduate studies, passed all of the MAT program requirements, and must pass the required Praxis exams in order to fulfill certification requirements and be recommended for certification by the program. Certification Process Upon successful completion of all components of the 12-month Teacher Education program, MAT candidates receive a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. These components include all required subject and education related coursework, field experience in Brown Summer High School, the completion of the Educational Laws and Policies Module, the completion of the Right to Read Act Awareness modules, the fall component of the residency experience, student teaching in the residency during the spring semester, the capstone project, and two electronic portfolios. After completing these requirements and passing the required Praxis II tests, candidates are eligible to receive initial certification from the RI Department of Education