55-521 Curriculum and Instruction in the Middle School

This course is designed to prepare educators with an enhanced understanding of the characteristics and developmental issues of the middle school students. The course will emphasize methods and strategies middle school teachers must use to meet the emotional, social and academic needs of young adolescent learners. Curricular design, instructional models and assessment strategies will be expanded upon and applied, with an emphasis on content area reading. This will enable the candidate to be successful with the knowledge and skills needed for the multifaceted role of a middle level teacher.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Consent of M.A. Elementary Educaton Director