EDUC 305 Middle Level Methods

This course will provide students with opportunities to explore the school-related world of young adolescents. The purpose of the course is to show the intersection of school and adolescence and how this intersection can best be structured to meet the needs of middle school students. The course will introduce students to the philosophy of middle schools and show how effective middle schools and middle school classrooms address the unique needs of young adolescents. Students in this course will also be enrolled in a field experience in a grade 6-8 setting. In this field experience they will be able to apply their understanding of young adolescents and the middle school philosophy to a real life context. Admission to Teacher Education Program required.