An examination of the nature of early adolescents as well as the history and characteristics of the schools designed to teach them. Focus is on responsive pedagogy, especially the rationale behind the middle school concept and the generic techniques of teaching as an individual and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, one hour. This course is in conjunction with a guest field experience to occur in a 16-week placement at one school site.

Designed to give the student practical experience through observation, planning, teaching, and evaluating procedures. The student works with children on all grade levels under the guidance of the supervising teacher. TO BE OFFERED ON A PASS/FAIL BASIS ONLY.

Supervised experiences in schools, other education agencies, and the community. Required of all students receiving a bachelors degree in secondary education. Includes field trips, work in schools, and involvement in community projects.

A course planned for teachers who expect to become either instructors or supervisors of music in the public schools. Observation, teaching, work on research problems, and conferences with the supervising teacher included. TO BE OFFERED ONLY ON A PASS/FAIL BASIS.

A course planned for teachers who expect to become either instructors or supervisors of music in the public schools. Observation, teaching, work on research problems, and conferences with the supervising teacher included. TO BE OFFERED ONLY ON A PASS/FAIL BASIS.

The purpose of this course is to further develop teacher candidates' knowledge and understanding of the reading foundations (including multiple concepts about print, alphabetic principles, sense of story, phonological awareness) and word recognition components (phonemic awareness, phonics, sight words, context, structural analysis) related to emergent literacy and children's success in reading, writing, and spelling.

A course designed to give the student experience with and practice in the program of an elementary school. Working with children in a variety of diverse learning environments is the basic component of the course. Two eight-week placements; one in grades K-3 and one in intermediate (grades 4-5) are completed. A required weekly seminar will include professional development on topics such as culturally responsive teaching, professional noticing, technology, trauma training, and best teaching practices. Offered on a pass/fail basis only.

A course designed to give the student experience with and practice in the program of an elementary school. Working with children in a variety of diverse learning environments is the basic component of the course. Two eight-week placements; one in grades K-3 and one in intermediate (grades 4-5) are completed. A required weekly seminar will include professional development on topics such as culturally responsive teaching, professional noticing, technology, trauma training, and best teaching practices. Offered on a pass/fail basis only.

This course emphasizes analyzing and assessing teaching and learning appropriate to inquiry-based social studies instruction in the middle grades. This course is in conjunction with an eight-week field experience.

This course emphasizes planning, assessing, and analyzing teaching and learning English/Language Arts at the middle level. Students are introduced to strategies and skills for teaching English/Language Arts content aligned with state and national standards with an emphasis on equity. This course is in conjunction with an eight-week field experience.