The Middle School and Its Students

Catalog description

Provides students with an understanding of the history, philosophy, organization, curriculum, teaching strategies, and unique student needs associated with middle-level educational institutions. Particular emphasis placed on preparing pre-service teachers with the background necessary to effectively work with middle-level learners aged 10-14, through experience planning and maintaining a school and classroom environment suited to young adolescents. This course includes a required pre-student teaching clinical in grades 6-8. This course should be taken the semester prior to student teaching. A minimum grade of C in this course is required for all education majors.