2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
The MAT program is designed to offer North Carolina licensure in Elementary Education to
those who have undergraduate degrees in majors other than Education.
Queens University of Charlotte has a long-standing commitment to provide educators with
the skills needed to deal with the complexities of today's classroom setting. Candidates earning
their licensure at Queens commit themselves to a productive career and a noble life in teaching.
They recognize the vital role of the educator in guiding, nurturing and shaping the lives of
children.
GOALS
The MAT program will:
• Provide opportunities for the teacher to develop insights into the understanding of
the theoretical and philosophical bases for educational practices in the elementary
school, the elementary curriculum, the interrelationship of subjects and major
curriculum movements and trends
• Develop the teacher's understanding of the nature of the learner, the learning
process and the evaluation of learning
• Assist the teacher in gaining insights and skills in the use of techniques of research
and in designing and carrying out research projects
• Provide the teacher with a concentrated study of the instructional areas of the
elementary curriculum
• Develop the teacher's ability to synthesize information and resources to provide a
developmentally appropriate living/learning environment for elementary children
• Promote increased understanding of advanced computer skills and integrate
technology into the curriculum
OBJECTIVES
The MAT program will:
• Develop knowledge and understanding of theories and principles of human growth
and development and learning and their implications for providing learning
environments appropriate to the physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs
of elementary school children
• Develop an understanding of the basic principles of curriculum planning and
implementation of a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive integrated class
room program
• Develop knowledge of learning strategies and models consistent with the
developmental needs of elementary school children and reflective of proven
educational practice and research
• Develop knowledge of effective instructional practices and assessment strategies
which apply language and literacy research and theory to the planning of an
integrated literature and communication process throughout the curriculum
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the mathematical concepts and
processes and their implications for developing learning environments which focus
on the importance of learning through concrete and manipulative experiences and
on fostering positive attitudes towards Mathematics
• Develop knowledge of science concepts, principles, and experiences that will en
able teachers to provide integrated, discovery-centered, teacher-facilitated
classroom science programs which are developmentally appropriate for elementary
school children
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