Application process
Visualize yourself in a diverse classroom environment where student needs vary in academic, socioeconomic, linguistic, and developmental aspects. Welcome to today’s classroom. What challenges do you anticipate could arise in this classroom, and how would you work to address them? (Focus on your problem-solving and interpersonal skill set.) How would you develop resilience in both your students and yourself as you pursue improved student outcomes? What draws you to become an educator given the demands of today’s classroom?
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Switching Careers?
- We offer a 5-week post-bachelor’s program prior to the MAT for people who (a) have a bachelor’s degree, (b) are at least a year out from graduation, and (c) have extensive experiences working with children. Contact the Department Chair at mat@smcm.edu for more information about the Career Switcher Pathway.