EDU340

This course meets the first half of the semester only and focuses on the developmental approaches to teaching students who are transitioning from childhood into adolescence. Methodology and philosophical discussions of research related to development for middle school students, the impact of culture and socioeconomic status on learners, and appropriate ways to organize instruction, assessment, and curriculum for candidates' success at this age will be emphasized. A field experience will be included. Normally taken in the junior year concurrently with EDU-320 or EDU-325 and EDU-340. Prerequisites: PSY-100, EDU-268, and EDU-230, and admission to the Teacher Education Program. Fall and Spring semesters

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