– Why have you chosen to apply to the Master of Teaching program?
– Describe significant teaching and/or teaching-related experiences (up to a maximum of three experiences) you have had with one or more learners . With reference to these experiences, please identify insights gained about teaching and learning and explain how these insights might contribute to the education of students in today’s schools.
– Describe a challenging situation you had with a learner or group of learners during one of the experiences mentioned in question 2. What did you learn about teaching and learning from this specific interaction? What specific action(s) will you take to apply this learning to the education of students in today’s schools?
– Describe an area of educational research that you’d like to investigate during your Master of Teaching program. Why are you interested in this area? What questions would you like to pursue?
A statement of intent (also known as a plan of study or letter of intent) should detail your study and/or research interests, career goals, and reasons for seeking admission.
It’s helpful to begin with a list of four or five key words or phrases that relate to your proposed study. You may also wish to identify the faculty members with whom you are interested in working.
The length of a statement of intent can vary, but generally it should be 1000 – 1500 words. If you are applying to more than one program, it is helpful to clearly identify sections within your statement that are specifically adapted for/directed to each program.
