The Masters of Arts in Teaching program at Coe is designed for teachers-to help them explore innovative strategies for learning and to expand their expertise in the subject areas they teach. This program is a new kind of graduate study-a unique collaboration between a progressive school district, the Cedar Rapids Community Schools , and an excellent liberal arts college. The MAT at Coe was developed jointly by teachers, administrators, and teacher educators who shared their ideas and produced a program that draws on the visions and expertise of each group. Four Cedar Rapids schools serve as laboratories for trying new teaching ideas and as demonstrations sites where the best teaching can be modeled. Teachers from all school districts, within or outside of Cedar Rapids, are welcome.
Classes are small.
Required courses carry a limit of 20 students per class, permitting close work with instructors and colleagues. Lively discussion, active participation, and critical thinking are built into the courses.