EDUC 330 Foundations and Methods at the Middle Level
This course addresses the philosophy and pedagogy of middle school instruction and student learning in the 21st century. Students will compare and contrast the middle school model with junior high schools, analyze the developmental characteristics of young adolescents and the learning environments in which adolescents learn best, and develop appropriate curriculum, instruction, and assessments for young adolescent learners. Course includes a field experience providing students with an opportunity to practice and reflect on their views of instruction and student learning at the middle level.
Prerequisite
Admitted to Teacher Education Program