MTEL Preparation Seminar Series
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Prepare for the test requirements that all new Massachusetts public schools teachers need at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. All preparation courses are held at the Fall River Center for Professional and Continuing Education, located at 139 South Main Street, Fall River, Massachusetts. MTEL Preparation classes are always forming.
The Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) program was initiated by the Massachusetts Department of Education in 1998 as part of our statewide education reform initiative for educators seeking PreKindergarten to grade 12 licenses. The MTEL program includes a test of communication and literacy skills (test #01) as well as tests of subject matter knowledge. The tests are designed to ensure that Massachusetts educators can communicate adequately with students, parents/guardians, and other educators and that they are knowledgeable in the subject matter of the license sought. Please visit the Massachusetts DOE MTEL website (www.doe.mass.edu/mtel/) for specific information on which test(s) are required for the Teacher license you wish to seek.
For more information, contact Melissa Pacheco, Senior Program Specialist at mpacheco@umassd.edu or call 508-910-9066.
MTEL Communications & Literacy Skills (Test #1) – PRD 571
The Communication and Literacy Skills test consists of two subtests: reading and writing. The reading subtest contains multiple-choice items and word meaning (vocabulary) items. The writing subtest contains four sections: written summary, written composition, grammar and usage, and written mechanics. Areas tested include the comprehension and analysis of readings; development of ideas in essay form on specific topics; outlining and summarizing; interpretation of tables and graphs; and mastery of vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics.
For more course infomation go to the course catalogue and select PRD 571: Prep For Ma Ed Test-10Pdp.
