MLE500 Middle School: An Overview

Candidates are challenged and empowered to be developmentally responsive middle level educators. Candidates develop current best middle level practices, competencies and instructional strategies. Candidates will advance their knowledge of the unique developmental characteristics and culture of young adolescents (10-14 year olds) and how these characteristics impact middle level education and teaching. The course distinguishes middle level education history, philosophy and practices as a distinct pedagogy from elementary and secondary education. Prerequisite(s): None. 3 semester hours