EDU 3380 - Organization and Curriculum of the Middle School

Credits: 4

This course provides students with an introduction to the philosophy, organization, development and implementation of middle school courses of study. Special emphasis will be placed on the socio-cultural context of teaching in the contemporary American middle school. Examination of contemporary middle school curricula, instructional techniques and issues in assessment of student learning will also be included. Ample class time will also be devoted to in-depth discussion of classroom management, special or alternative scheduling models, and current thinking on the teaching and learning process.