EDUC 5395 - MAT Responsive Schools for Young Adolescents

Hours: 3
Nature and needs of young adolescents, characteristics of responsive schools, resources for the middle child practitioner, characteristics of effective middle childhood teachers, and critical issues in middle level education are addressed in depth; reflection on personal beliefs, research, theory, and practice is expected. Individual research projects around a topic of health and wellness with young adolescents is expected. This course examines, investigates, and requires individual research into the organizational structures of middle schools, including flexible scheduling, teaming, the use of technology as in instructional resource, and integrated curriculum. The role of other stakeholders is also examined.

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EDUC 5395 - MAT Responsive Schools for Young Adolescents