Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction in Middle Childhood Education

Catalog description

This course builds on the theme established in TCH 455 and introduces you to the relationship between the unique culture of middle childhood/early adolescence and best practice in teaching. Attention is given to the learning experience of middle childhood as well as the effect of variant levels of literacy and childhood as well as the effect of variant levels of literacy and English language skills on content-area instruction. Technology to enhance middle childhood learning is explored. The field based experience/apprenticeship for this course will focus on curriculum selection and academic instruction. This course is required for individuals seeking a Middle Childhood Generalist or Middle Childhood Specialist Certificate through a Pace University program.