Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Summer 2004

Source Publication

Action in Teacher Education

Abstract

This article reports on the development and initial implementation of a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree, an accelerated graduate program that encourages and scaffolds individuals with existing disciplinary expertise in entering the teaching profession. First, the context for developing the program is outlined. Next, the unique structure of the 15-month program, which consists of three blocks, is described. Expectations about students are then shared, quality control features of the program are highlighted, and the lessons we learned about program development and implementation are detailed. Finally, thoughts about the future of this program and others of its type are shared based upon our experience.

Comments

Originally published in Action in Teacher Education, Volume 26, No. 2 (Summer 2004).

The journal is available online here.

Bill Henk was affiliated with Southern Illinois University at Carbondale at the time of publication.