Resources
The MTEL
Written by Deborah Simmerman   

MTEL Websites

 

MTEL Registration Information
http://www.mtel.nesinc.com/MA_registering_toc.asp

Test Dates
2009-2010 Schedule and registration information (PDF)

Massachusetts Department of Education MTEL Registration Information
http://www.doe.mass.edu/mtel/register.html

Become an Educator:
http://www.doe.mass.edu/educators/e_becoming.html

  

About the MTEL

 

To become licensed in Visual Art, students must  pass two tests:  the Communication and Literacy test, which all prospective teachers must pass, and the subject matter test in Visual Arts.

Communications and Literacy Skills Practice Tests

Reading:
http://www.mtel.nesinc.com/PDFs/MA_FLD001_Reading_PRACTICE_TEST.pdf

Writing:
http://www.mtel.nesinc.com/PDFs/MA_FLD001_Writing_PRACTICE_TEST.pdf 

Subject Matter Test in Visual Art

 

Overview of the Subject Matter Tests
The subject matter tests include both multiple-choice and open-response test items.  The number of  multiple-choice and open-response test items varies across the tests. Many fields include approximately 80 multiple-choice items and two open-response items requiring candidates to spend about 60 minutes each to prepare an adequate response.  The multiple-choice items count for 75 percent of the total test score and the open-response items count for 25 percent of the total test score  

 

Visual Art Subject Matter Practice Test:
http://www.mtel.nesinc.com/PDFs/MTEL_fld17TIB.pdf

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Writing Help Available
Written by Deborah Simmerman   

writing-toolspurple.jpgDo you need help preparing for the writing section of the MTEL or any other writing project?

The Writing Center at MassArt is now open for consultations with writing tutors. It is located on the fifth floor of the Tower Building.
Consult the sign-up book near the Learning Center for open appointment times.

The service is free and open to all matriculated MassArt students.
 
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Art Education Department MTEL Policy
Written by Deborah Simmerman   

Art Education Department MTEL Policy

As you progress in your Art Education major, we want to make sure you are aware of the following: All students in the Art Teacher Education track and the Studio Education track must pass both sections of the MTEL (Communications and Literacy Skills test and Visual Arts test). You are not eligible to student teach before passing both tests. In order to facilitate your successful completion of this requirement, the following policies have been put into place:

During Seminar I you must  register for the MTEL Communication and Literacy test. You must present a copy of your test registration to your instructor in order to fulfill this requirement. 

Likewise, during  Pre-Practicum I you must register for the MTEL Visual Arts test. You must present a copy of your test registration to your instructor in order to fulfill this requirement. In addition, you may not register to take an MTEL section during Pre-Practicum II (Saturday Studios) as this would mean missing a Saturday. The only students not required to take the MTEL are those in the Community/Museum Education track. Students from this track who decide to become certified may have their program delayed if the above timetable is not met.

MTEL Requirements for Student-Teaching
To student teach, students must have passed both sections of the MTEL by the following dates:
• For Spring student teaching: the  July test preceding the student-teaching term*
• For Fall student teaching:  the March test preceding the student-teaching term *

*Exceptions are made only for students who have taken all sections of the tests at least twice by the deadline administration required for student teaching in a given term but have not passed. Taking all sections but not passing qualifies students to be considered for exception, which may, but will not necessarily, be granted at the discretion of the faculty in all cases.