EDME 409 - The Middle School Learner

Credits: (2)

Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
The purpose of this course is to help the prospective middle level teacher develop In depth knowledge and understanding of early adolescents as students. The developmental characteristics and needs of early adolescents provide a framework for examining the diversity of students in regard to their abilities and cultural background. Implications are drawn for developing appropriate learning environments to foster development.