Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Spanish

University of Maine

M.A.T. in Spanish (30 credits) have been redesigned with the collaboration of the campuses of the University of Maine System specifically to meet the needs of Maine’s schools. The programs offer full-time instruction during the academic year to meet the requirements of pre-service teachers and an intensive institute during the summer for in-service teachers. Candidates take seven to eight courses (21-24 credits) in language, literature, culture and linguistics in the target language, one course in language pedagogy (MLC 466/566) and one course on teaching the exceptional student in English (SED 402/500). An oral exam and a professional teaching portfolio which illustrate the candidate’s familiarity with Maine’s teaching standards and his/her readiness to teach a second language in the K-12 classroom are the final requirements for both degrees.Program Learning OutcomesUpon completion of the program, students will be able to:Demonstrate advanced proficiency in oral communication in the target language (GSLG 1, 2)Demonstrate advanced proficiency in written communication in the target language (GSLG 1, 2)Express a historical and/or contemporary cultural and linguistic awareness through critical analysis of cultural artifacts and linguistic structures. (GSLG 1, 2)Apply current pedagogical best practices to personal teaching philosophy and demonstrate cultural competency for language teaching. (GSLC 2,3)

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences