EDUC 7013 - Middle School Structures and Curriculum

3 cr.

This course introduces candidates to the historical development, philosophy and competencies needed to teach in the middle school. The course defines curriculum as everything a young adolescent experiences at school. With this in mind, candidates will explore, analyze and design middle school structures and curriculum with special attention given to interdisciplinary, thematic planning and instruction. Emphasis is placed on structures and curriculum responsive to young adolescent developmental diversity and needs. Candidates seeking initial licensure complete a field experience. Credit cannot be given for both EDUC 7013 and EDUC 8150. This course is part of the initial licensure track, middle school.