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Equips individuals to teach English to diverse adolescent learners while fostering their literacy development and love of literature. The program features a residency model refined and validated through nearly three decades of collaboration with partner schools. Graduates acquire comprehensive expertise that leverages students' linguistic backgrounds, capabilities, cultural contexts, and lived experiences. The University of Colorado Denver's MA in Teaching (MAT) with English Education certification thoroughly prepares educators to teach English to varied adolescent populations as they cultivate reading, writing, and literary analysis skills. The program distinguishes itself through instruction from passionate educators and distinguished faculty within a residency framework honed over 30 years of continuous partnership with schools. Participants develop profound understanding that connects with learners' languages, competencies, cultural frameworks, and personal experiences.
This curriculum explores contemporary, multicultural, and classical literary works alongside the developmental progression of literacy skills. The program aims to empower educators to significantly influence student learning, creative expression, and academic success while nurturing their role as educational innovators within school communities and professional circles.