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MAT at Brown
The need for excellent teachers has never been greater. Teaching is hard work, but the rewards are
considerable: it is work that enhances knowledge and human sensitivity. It is work that can subtly but
surely make a mark on the world. Teaching is a craft, a historically celebrated calling, which like all
great crafts can deeply enrich those who practice it.
The Department of Education at Brown has a long history in teacher education. Both the elementary and the secondary M.A.T. programs are dedicated to the idea that teaching is creative and intellectually serious work. Those who are introduced to the craft of teaching at Brown are immersed in a community of education scholars and practitioners engaged in local, national and international efforts to assist education and the teaching profession. That community includes the Education Department faculty, the Education Alliance and the Annenberg Institute for School Reform. This rich environment fosters discussions about teaching practice and education reform.
Mission Statement
The Brown Teacher Education Program prepares future educators to understand fundamental principles of teaching and learning and to employ that understanding to work effectively with all children, youth, families and communities. Intentionally small in size, the program seeks to ensure that future teachers learn best practices in curriculum design and instruction, and to develop personal characteristics that enable them to work collaboratively with others. Student teachers are encouraged to seek constructive feedback, take risks, engage with colleagues in exploring sensitive issues of race, class, linguistic diversity, sexual orientation and gender, and to explore opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our commitment to contributing to the creation of a truly democratic, multiracial, multicultural society begins with the program’s work in the community and the schools and is best seen through the ability of graduates to reflect critically on their work and the world.
