{"id":767,"date":"2012-09-10T20:03:55","date_gmt":"2012-09-10T20:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad1213\/sps\/programs\/767\/"},"modified":"2018-10-31T13:07:40","modified_gmt":"2018-10-31T17:07:40","slug":"master-of-arts-in-teaching","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad1819\/sps\/programs\/master-of-arts-in-teaching\/","title":{"rendered":"MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING IN SECONDARY EDUCATION \/ TESOL"},"content":{"rendered":"

Master of Arts in Teaching\u00a0 in Secondary Education\u00a0 \/ TESOL<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Offering Options in Secondary Education (Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, or Spanish)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Sandra Atanasoff, Program Coordinator, <\/span><\/td>\nPhone: (203) 837-8510<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\natanasoffs@wcsu.edu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ana Cangialosi, Department Secretary, WH 128<\/span><\/td>\nPhone: (203) 837-8510\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\ncangialosia@wcsu.edu\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFax: (203) 837-8413<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Faculty:<\/span><\/em><\/td>\nJ. Burke; K. Burke; K. Campbell; T. Canada; J. Caruso; M. Daria; M. Delcourt;\u00a0J. Jaslow; G. Lomas;\u00a0C. O’Callaghan; J. Piro; D. Shaw; K. Zaleta<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Purpose of the Program<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The mission of the MAT in Secondary Education\/TESOL is to prepare secondary educators to work collaboratively in varied settings and cultural contexts. Using an inquiry approach, the program prepares secondary educators to differentiate instruction, advocate for diverse learners, assess, and create interventions. The program prepares educators to work collaboratively with colleagues and families in culturally diverse populations in secondary schools and communities to impact student learning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Goals, Objectives, and Learning Outcomes<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

The goals, objectives and learning outcomes of WCSU’s MAT Secondary Education\/TESOL Program are varied and are critical to facilitate the development of secondary educators to work in diverse classrooms. The program is designed to prepare educators to:<\/span><\/p>\n

A.\u00a0 Graduates of the program will be demonstrate and apply knowledge of content;<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1. Synthesize and apply central concepts, structures of the discipline, and tools of inquiry of the content areas; organize this knowledge, integrate cross-disciplinary skills, and develop meaningful learning progressions for secondary students as indicated by the design of learning segments.<\/span><\/p>\n

B.\u00a0 Graduates of the program will demonstrate the ability to plan, develop, and adjust services that meet the needs of diverse learners;<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1. Understand the role of professional judgment and practical knowledge for improving all students\u2019 development and achievement as indicated by performance in residency.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2. Accurately assess and analyze student learning, reflecting on adjustments needed for both\u00a0instruction and assessment as indicated by the impact on student learning.<\/span><\/p>\n

C.\u00a0 Graduates of the program will demonstrate the ability to use relevant pedagogical skills and educational psychology knowledge in the planning, development, delivery and assessment of professional services\u00a0\u00a0 in support of relevant educational goals;<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a01. Use foundational knowledge to design and\/or implement an integrated, comprehensive, and balanced curriculum as indicated by clinical performance in residency.<\/span><\/p>\n

D.\u00a0 Graduates of the program will demonstrate professional dispositions that are consistent with the conceptual framework and in accord with professional, state, and institutional standards.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a01. Demonstrate expertise in working collaboratively with colleagues to design instruction as indicated by clinical performance in residency.<\/span><\/p>\n

Admission Requirements<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Applicants who wish to be admitted to the program must submit the following materials to the Office of Graduate Admissions:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 1. Application for admission to the Office of Graduate Admissions and a $50 application fee –\u00a0Graduate Application<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 2. One official transcript mailed (not hand-delivered) to the Office of Graduate Admissions from each college or university previously attended, including all earned grades and degrees.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 3. A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of a 3.0 or higher is required<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 4. Undergraduate major in the certification area (Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, or Spanish)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 5. Passing score on the Praxis Subject Assessment in certification area or ACTFL for Spanish<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 6. Two letters of reference Recommendation Form<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 7. Evidence of an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education <\/span><\/p>\n

Graduate students in the program must complete the requirements for the degree within six-years.<\/span><\/p>\n

LiveText\u00a0License Requirement<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

All candidates who enter degree or certificate programs in Education and Educational Psychology at Western Connecticut State University are required to purchase a\u00a0LiveText license before or during the first week of class.\u00a0LiveText is part of Westconn’s assessment system and essential for continuous accreditation. Information about purchasing the license is at this link:\u00a0Livetext<\/a>.\u00a0If you have questions, please contact Dr. Catherine O’Callaghan, E&EP Chair, ocallaghanc@wcsu.edu.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dismissal from, Admission to, or Retention in Professional Teacher Education Program<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Strict guidelines for admission to and retention in the teacher education certification programs include academic excellence. Students who fail to meet or maintain established admission and retention criteria will be dismissed from the program. The M.A.T. program oversight committee will recommend candidates for student teaching during the third-cohort semester.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dismissal from the Student Teaching Experience<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Superintendents, school district facilitators, cooperating teachers, principals, university supervisors, and faculty members of the E&EP Department, in consultation with the appropriate arts and sciences, health education, or music education faculty members, reserve the right to remove a student teacher from any student teaching\/clinical experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

A recommendation for dismissal can be based on, but is not limited to:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. an absence of five or more consecutive teaching days in a 15-week (75 full teaching days) assignment or three or more consecutive days in a seven-week (35 full teaching days) assignment, without presenting a verified explanation<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. a\u00a0failure to demonstrate the state-mandated teaching competencies during student teaching or any clinical experience<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. evidence of abuse of alcohol or other drugs<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. written recommendation from the PK-12 public school\u2019s cooperating teacher, principal, the E&EP department chair and\/or the coordinator of student teaching that the student teacher be removed from the clinical placement due to the student teacher\u2019s failure to meet the school\u2019s expectations<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. nonprofessional behavior as documented by the PK-12 public school\u2019s cooperating teacher, principal, or department chair<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. violation of the CSDE Code of Professional Responsibility<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. allegation or conviction for sexual, physical, or emotional intimidation, harassment or abuse of PK-12 students<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. allegation or confirmation of a felony indictment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    When problems arise during a student teaching\/clinical experience, the university supervisor notifies the coordinator of student teaching in a formal letter that clearly states both the concerns and the steps that have been taken to rectify the situation. The coordinator of student teaching then forwards this information to the chair of the E&EP Department who, in turn, meets with involved parties-the student teacher, the coordinator of student teaching, the university supervisor, and the assistant dean\/certification officer-to investigate the situation, develop plans for improvement, or to recommend dismissal of the student teacher from the program.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The chair of the E&EP Department confirms all decisions of this meeting via a letter to the student teacher. The letter is signed by the chairperson of the E&EP Department and the coordinator of student teaching; copies are sent to the dean and assistant dean of the School of Professional Studies.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The student teacher has the right to submit a written appeal within seven days of a notification of dismissal to the chair of the E&EP department, the coordinator of student teaching, and the university supervisor. The affected student also has the right-within two weeks of the hearing date-to appeal, in writing, his\/her dismissal to the Dean of Professional Studies.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a045 SH<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ED 500\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Contemporary Educational Issues<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ED 501\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction to Educational Research<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ED 502\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Secondary Student Teaching<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n6 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ED 503\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Educational Psychology<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ED 507\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Research Based Classroom Practice<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ED 514\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Teaching Reading in the Content Area<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ED 530\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Curriculum of Secondary School<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ED 571\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Urban Education Experience<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ED 592\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Capstone in Education<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ED 593\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Standards, Mandates, and Legal Issues in Education<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ED 619\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Theory and Practices in Bilingual Education<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ED 622\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Approaches and Methods for Teaching Second Language Learners<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ED 5XX\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Teaching in Secondary Schools <\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    EPY 509\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exceptional Learners: Children and Adolescents<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    Cross-endorsement: TESOL<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n15 SH<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ENG 506\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 History of English Language and Linguistics<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ENG 517\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 English Grammar<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ED 624\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Second Language Acquisition<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ED 625\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Assessment for Second Language Learners<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ED 627\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 TESOL Practicum Grades K-12<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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