Middle School Theory and Practice
This course focuses on middle level philosophy and structure; student development and diversity; curriculum, instruction, assessment, and planning for the middle school classroom; and the creation of a positive learning environment for the graduate student in teacher certification.
Outcomes: Students will develop knowledge of middle level philosophy as it applies to education, examine how these beliefs and values affect both teaching and learning, participate in observation studies and research analysis with early adolescents, and design a simulated interdisciplinary thematic unit based on the above understandings.
Outcomes: Students will develop knowledge of middle level philosophy as it applies to education, examine how these beliefs and values affect both teaching and learning, participate in observation studies and research analysis with early adolescents, and design a simulated interdisciplinary thematic unit based on the above understandings.