Post-Baccalaureate Spanish Certification PreK-12

Our MAT: Spanish K-12’s mission is to prepare professionals who understand that pedagogical choices grow from a deep understanding of the study of world languages and cultures and also the unique needs of all learners, honoring the diverse students in our classrooms and the larger community being served. Further, in keeping with the national standards of the five C’s, the mission of the world language education program is to prepare world language teachers to teach students how to 1) to communicate in languages other than English, in written and spoken form, 2) to understand perspectives, and products of other cultures, 3) to compare the target language to one’s native tongue so as to develop insight into the general nature of linguistic communication, 4) to develop ease in participating in multilingual communities at home and around the world. Starting with these four principles and mindfulness of student profiles, candidates construct standards-based plans that are grounded in a study of best practices as defined by research, models of excellence in the field, and creative and ever-dynamic thought. Candidates understand that this reflective practice continues-and, in fact, defines-ones entire career.