ED 250 Middle School Teaching
This course looks at the sociological, psychological, historical, and philosophical foundations of middle schools. In addition, middle school program, organization, planning, curriculum, and evaluation will be explored. Organizational characteristics such as interdisciplinary teaming, scheduling, advisory programs, and exploratory programs are explained and researched. Issues in curriculum and curriculum development/organization are introduced. Emphasis will be placed on developing an interdisciplinary unit of study at the middle school level. Students will be required to complete 15 hours of field experience.
Corequisite
Take ED-229 or PSY-229 (may be taken concurrently).
Offered
Even Year Fall Semester