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Overview
The Master of Arts in Teaching (part-time, Web-based) at WOU provides a unique opportunity to juggle the demands of work and a teacher preparation program. Nearly identical to the full-time, campus-based program, the candidate who satisfactorily completes the part-time, Web-based program is awarded the graduate degree of Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and is recommended for an Oregon Initial teaching license at the high school authorization level with a specialty endorsement in a subject area.
CHANGES in PRAXIS II test requirements The required tests for science endorsements--biology, chemistry, physics and integrated science--now require only one test. Available dates for physical education and social studies tests have changed. For PE, you can no longer take all three tests in one day; you must schedule two for one day and the third for the next test session (two months later). For social studies, test 0085 is given four times a year and test 0081 is given at every test date. IMPORTANT - refer to this PRAXIS II Web site for up-to-date information.
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The only real difference between the part-time, Web-based program and the full-time, campus-based program is how the coursework is delivered. The Web-based program incorporates a blend of face-to-face and online instruction. At least 50 percent of each course in the program is delivered utilizing an online course management system, and the other half of each course is delivered in the traditional face-to-face format. This means that students in the Web-based program only have to come to campus for traditional class meetings about one Saturday a month (some months require two Saturdays, depending upon how the calendar works out).
The program is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a subject area and wish to pursue licensure in teaching. The program culminates in a Master's degree and Initial licensure at the high school level with a specialty endorsement in a subject area. The objective of the program is to provide in-depth preparation in the theory and pedagogy of teaching. WOU's College of Education accepts applicants on a competitive basis for each cohort. This MAT program is a 57-credit hour program of prescribed courses.
ED 609 MAT: Preservice Practicum (3 credits) A practicum comprised of 90 hours in a
"The MAT program was a perfect fit for me, offering a combination of on-campus course work and independent investigation, all in a supportive and engaging environment. I was motivated by the instructors and had the freedom to complete assignments within the demands of my very busy schedule, finishing the program while working in schools full time. I would highly recommend the program to anyone who is driven, self-motivated and ready for a very rewarding challenge." Andrew McFarlane, 2005 MAT graduate |
public school site as well as an alternative education site. For this practicum, the alternative site should be located outside traditional schools. Examples include: the Court School, Hillcrest, MacLaren, Chemawa, Farm Home, Kerr Youth Center , St. Mary's Home for Boys, Oregon School for the Blind, Oregon School for the Deaf, OSCI, or JanusCordero.
ED 609 MAT: Field Based Practicum (3 credits) Observe the workings of a public school by interviewing school personnel, attending faculty meetings and extracurricular activities, and participating in the mentor's assigned duties. In addition to individual and/or small group tutoring, the pre-service teacher teaches at least one formally planned lesson. The pre-service teacher also has the opportunity to visit an elementary and a middle school.
ED 615 Foundations of Education: Critical Theory (3 credits) Study the historical, philosophical and societal foundations of education. Explore current legal, financial and governing aspects as they relate to education from a historical and philosophical perspective.
ED 616 MAT: Student Teaching (5 credits) Continue field work from the previous term. During this extended student teaching practicum, a work sample is produced. The work sample is comprised of, but not limited to, 15 hours of teaching.
ED 618 Multiple Intelligences and Multicultural Education (3 credits) Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences (MI) paradigm is used as a foundation for studying multicultural issues in public schools. Study the impact of changing demographics and how that impacts curriculum and the classroom. Major topics include: understanding one's cultural patterns and the needs of culturally diverse students, equity pedagogy, content integration with culturally appropriate materials, prejudice reduction, and social reconstructionist theory.
ED 621 Teacher as Researcher: Action Research (3 credits) This is an introduction to the basic philosophy and methods of action research in schools. Learn how to conduct action research to help make effective decisions about teaching. Special emphasis is on designing a research project, i.e., leadership project, to be conducted during the following term.
ED 624 Special Populations Seminar (2 credits) In-depth study of mainstreamed, multicultural, TAG and at-risk students. Consider teaching strategies for meeting the needs of these students within the context of the regular classroom's curriculum.
ED 625 Classroom Discipline and Management (3 credits) Design, implementation and evaluation of all phases of effective classroom management. Special attention is devoted to student motivations in a variety of settings and inclusive of all students.
ED 627 Assessment of Teaching and Learning (3 credits) Focuses on development, administration and interpretation of curriculum aligned tests in the work sample methodology as well as acquired knowledge in test construction, standardized testing and the use of date in formative/summative assessment design.
ED 639 Curriculum and Planning: Work Sample Methodology (3 credits) Study of current curriculum and governing practice; instruction in planning and design of courses; and work sample methodology.
ED 651 Critical Literacy and Metacognition Across Content Areas (3 credits) A research-based course on the use of language for thinking, problem solving and communicating across subject areas. Includes best-practice teaching strategies that enable all students to become independent learners.
ED 669 Content Pedagogy (2 credits) This is a discipline specific methods course taught by subject area specialists. It is research-based and best practice within an academic discipline.
ED 677 Integrating and Differentiating Instruction (3 credits) Focus is on cross-disciplinary, team teaching strategies. Simulated group processes enable the participants to develop standard-based curricula for 21st Century schools.
ED 695 Applied Research Seminar: Leadership Project (2 credits) Students complete the final edits on their respective leadership projects. Three large group sessions are held during the term on career placement and interviewing for a job, application for Initial licensure, Continuing licensure, liability and the teacher, and other special topics.
ED 697 Student Teaching (10 credits) An extended preservice teaching experience within a public school setting in the student's primary level of authorization. A second work sample is completed as well as the final requirements for licensure.
CSE 610 Computers in Education (3 credits) Analyze strategies and techniques for using computers in instruction and develop skills to adapt application software for inclusion in lesson plans.
PSY 622 Adolescent Development for Educators (3 credits) Focuses on transitions and issues of normative development from early to late adolescence. Includes an overview of theory and research with an emphasis on applications for middle school and high school teachers.