Philosophy and Curriculum for Young Adolescent Learners

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This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates (TCs) for full professional involvement in schools by being able to understand and implement current educational research and reform efforts. Building on the curriculum, instruction, and assessment models learned in earlier courses, TCs learn to function in professional learning communities (PLCs) to implement curriculum and educational reforms including integrated curriculum, responsive classrooms, effective classroom management, and family/community engagement. A focus on middle level pedagogy (i.e., meeting the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of the young adolescent learner) undergird this course. Prerequisite: EDS 402 ; taken concurrently with EDS 421 , EDS 422 , and EDS 446 ; admission to teacher education. Consent of department. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.