This graduate level course examines middle school (MS) education (grades 6-8), emphasizing the need to respond in appropriate educational ways to the developmental characteristics of diverse young adolescents (ages 10-14).
Outcomes: Effective middle school teacher candidates understand the needs of their students and attend to the development of the whole child, including social and emotional learning; Effective middle school teacher candidates will understand the importance of culturally sustaining teaching; Candidates understand middle school philosophy outlines key components of culture, community, and curriculum that are needed in effective middle schools teaching; Candidates understand effective instruction for middle school students is responsive to their developmental needs and growing cognitive abilities.
Outcomes: Effective middle school teacher candidates understand the needs of their students and attend to the development of the whole child, including social and emotional learning; Effective middle school teacher candidates will understand the importance of culturally sustaining teaching; Candidates understand middle school philosophy outlines key components of culture, community, and curriculum that are needed in effective middle schools teaching; Candidates understand effective instruction for middle school students is responsive to their developmental needs and growing cognitive abilities.