MAT Field Experiences
The Master of Arts in Secondary Education program provides interns with intensive high school field experience during both the fall and spring semesters
Fall and Spring Schools for MAT Interns
2011-2012 Placement Schools:
Ashley High School, New Hanover High School, Topsail High School
2010-2011 Placement Schools:
Heide Trask Sr. High School, New Hanover High School, Topsail High School
High School Field Experience - Phase 1:
September 6 - October 7
- Assigned partnership teacher in discipline area
- 3 mornings per week (including Wednesday), 3 hours each day
- Observe, assist, tutor, teach mini-lessons, teach 3 x 90 minute lessons
Phase 2:
October 12 - December 7
- 5 mornings per week, 3 hours each day
- Develop teaching skills to be able to take responsibility for teaching one block - 10/17 - 12/7
- Need to have 2 weeks worth of plans developed and approved prior to taking over responsibility for teaching one block
Full-time Spring Internship
January 9 - April 27
- Full time internship in placement site
- 5 full days
- *Assume responsibility for teaching two blocks after the start of the school districts' Spring academic year.
- Phase out of teaching two blocks (end of March) continue to teach one block Observation and assisting in an ESL setting