The document discusses the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at the University of Houston Downtown (UHD). The MAT program prepares current and prospective teachers for success in any classroom nationally by providing learning opportunities to develop effective instruction techniques. The two-year MAT program at UHD focuses on responding to the needs of urban education through an updated curriculum designed to investigate new theories and allow practice in the classroom.

1. City of Houston The city of Houston is located in Texas.

2. Houston Downtown The University of Houston Downtown provides easy access to advanced education.

3. Master of Arts in Teaching Main building MAT learning environment

4. Main Building There are more than 8,300 students enrolled in UHD.

5. Commerce Building UHD’s expansion and growth continues with Master’s degree programs in criminal justice and education.

6. MAT Administration Masters in the art of Teaching provides learning opportunities for teachers and prospective teachers to impact the lives of others.

7. Teaching in Classroom The MAT program prepares teachers to succeed in any school, any place in the nation.

8. MAT Curriculums MAT has an effective teaching practice and addresses it through a better curriculum design.

9. Urban teaching UHD focuses on what is happening in urban education and how to respond to the constantly changing needs.

10. Preparing teachers We will assure students’ growth by doing effective research.

11. Commitment to students We commit to providing tools for teachers to be creative and effective in the classroom.

12. Investigate new theories of education Practice in the classroom and share experiences with other teachers.

13. Feedback Sharing classroom experience to accelerate the learning process.

14. How does MAT @ UHD do? Understand principles of teaching

15. Apply MAT in classroom Students enjoy learning in the classroom.

16. MAT is working efficiently Students’ work: presenting their project to other students.

17. Urban students in classroom Students enjoying instructions from MAT teachers.

18. How does MAT @ UHD do? Providing effective instruction techniques that solve problems in context.

19. How does MAT @ UHD do? MAT program is equipped with an understanding of the theories and practices as used by practicing teachers.

20. If you are an interested in MAT program Come join us. It is only two years of study.

21. Thoughts from Teachers Join us and you will have more successful teaching strategies to apply in your classroom.

23. Enroll and