EDMG 6645 Advanced Teaching in the Middle School

This course will enhance the expertise of middle level educators. The candidates will explore and analyze major theories and research findings concerning early adolescent development and their implications for developmentally appropriate curriculum in the middle school. The candidates will develop further expertise in pedagogy appropriate for middle grades students. Candidates will increase their knowledge of the history, philosophy and future of middle level education. (Field experience is required)

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES (See School of Education Syllabus A – IV)

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

1. the ability to describe the organization of the middle school. CCLO 1, InTASC Standard 3, 9
2. the ability to understand the complexities involved in curriculum development and implementation in a middle school class. CCLO 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, InTASC Standard 1,2, 3, 9
3. the ability to demonstrate knowledge of the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development the middle grades child and the implications these characteristics have for developmentally appropriate practice.  CCLO 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, InTASC Standard 1, 9
4. the ability to plan and implement instructional strategies that provide an equal opportunity for all, including special needs students, to participate and learn in a middle school classroom.  CCLO 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, InTASC Standard 2, 9
5. the ability to assess student learning and teacher effectiveness.  CCLO 6, 9, InTASC Standard 1, 2, 9
6. the ability to establish and maintain a supportive, democratic learning environment.  CCLO 10, InTASC Standard 3, 9
7. the ability to foster family involvement in young adolescent’s education at home and in school.  CCLO 10, InTASC Standard 2
8. the ability to recognize needs and refer students to available in-school and community support service agencies.  CCLO 10, InTASC Standard 1, 2, 9
9. the ability to select appropriate instructional aides, media, and resources.  CCLO 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, InTASC Standard 1, 9