MAT Expected Program Outcomes

  1. Articulate key concepts of the disciplines that inform middle grades/secondary education and apply the integration of these disciplines in classroom settings;
  2. Demonstrate how to provide a caring, safe, and student-centered learning environment;
  3. Demonstrate reflective practice based on the institutional core values and their impact on middle grades/secondary education;
  4. Analyze and evaluate the multiple bases of curriculum development theory, research, and policy in middle grades/secondary education to improve teaching and learning;
  5. Apply knowledge of research-based instructional and assessment strategies in middle grades/secondary education to improve teaching and learning;
  6. Apply knowledge of middle grades/secondary education theory and recommended practice in educational environments;
  7. Become an accomplished educational practitioner as specified by the State of Florida Professional Education Competencies and the INTASC Principles;
  8. Demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate, considering varied community and cultural factors, with diverse audiences (e.g., students, parents, colleagues, and community members);
  9. Demonstrate an ability to read and understand the professional literature relevant to middle grades/secondary education practice and theory.