MLE502 Middle Level Curriculum

Teacher candidates explore appropriate curricular models for young adolescent learners. Teacher candidates work individually and collaboratively to develop strategies for teaching and leadership in diverse middle level classrooms. Inquiry, creativity and critical thinking are encouraged through the infusion of fine and applied arts as well as production and use of technology. Teacher candidates learn strategies for differentiated instruction and assessment. Standards-based, content teaching and learning processes are addressed. Teacher candidates create curriculum that is challenging, exploratory, integrative and relevant for their students. Prerequisite(s): MLE 500. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours