Program-Level Outcomes Associated with a MAT in Middle Grades Education At the completion of this MAT Program , candidates will be able to: PLO1. Articulate the unique needs of young adolescent learners and the contexts that support this student population. PLO2. Distinguish that middle grade education (MGE) is designed to support the unique developmental needs of young adolescent learners. PLO3. Demonstrate deep knowledge in their chosen content teaching field(s) to create meaningful learning experiences that contribute to each young adolescent’s competence. PLO4. Demonstrate a clear understanding of how educators’ identities and beliefs impact young adolescents ’ feelings of safety, connectedness, and opportunities to learn. PLO5. Create and participate in joyful teaching and learning with young adolescent learners. PLO6. Demonstrate critical and creative thinking when working with young adolescent learners. PLO7. Implement responsive strategies for use within the diverse range of each young adolescent learner. PLO8. Integrate knowledge of the philosophical ideologies, historical development, curricular models of middle grades education , and the leaders of the middle grades movement. PLO9. Exhibit effective listening, oral, written and technological communication skills with young adolescents, families and community . PLO10. Demonstrate a commitment to being an ethical professional, an educational leader and a life-long learner . PLO11. Apply culturally relevant practices to ensure success, cultural sustainment, and critical educative practices for all students to maximize success for each young adolescent learner. PLO12. Commit to being an advocate who supports, listens and responds to each young adolescent, family and community member.
Admission Requirements Criteria for admission to the MAT in Middle Grades Education include:
1. Baccalaureate degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution
11 / MAT Middle Grades Education Handbook
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