ED 5650

THE YOUNG ADOLESCENT IN MIDDLE SCHOOL

This course emphasizes the specialized needs of young adolescence, ages 10 to 15. Content will focus on issues related to young adolescence such as transition from elementary grades to junior high school, orientation toward peers and a concern about social acceptance, self-images and relationships, and moral and physical development. Curricula and educational programs designed to meet these unique needs will be explored including multi-age grouping, cross-age tutoring, and the use of block time and flexible scheduling. Requirements will include designing instructional units that incorporate a variety of strategies such as integrated standards based curriculum and instruction, interdisciplinary team teaching, cooperative learning, and hands-on and student-centered activities.

Units: 3.0