Earlier this month, our Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) students, many of whom are part of the MRTP, traveled to MSU to work with young learners from the local community. The elementary MAT students were camp leaders for the Inclusive Community Camp (ICC), a day camp experience for kids with diverse support needs.
The secondary MAT students were camp leaders fro the Middle School Mentor Leadership Experience Camp that occurs in conjunction with ICC. Dr. Sarah Pennington was the instructor and facilitator of the Middle School Mentor Leadership Experience Camp. When asked about the success of the week she said, "over the course of the five mornings, I watched middle school students and their MAT camp guides develop positive bonds, learn and laugh together, and talk about big concepts like active listening and how to give and receive kind but helpful feedback." These interactions demonstrate what amazing educators these MAT students will become as they grow into the profession.
Within the first days of camp, the MAT students shared exciting learning experiences with their campers as well as their appreciation for the ability to meet their cohort in person. Dr. Janet Gordon, the External Evaluator for the MRTP grant, also traveled to campus to experience the week of camp in person. On day two of camp, she conducted focus group interviews with the MAT students. The word cloud below was created using their responses about highlights of their camp experience.
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