SEED 3454 Methods and Teaching Practice in Middle Schools
4 hour recitation, 100 hours supervised field experience; 6 credits
Curricula and methodologies for teaching various subjects in middle schools. Emphasis on the needs of middle school students, on writing across the curriculum, and on the interdisciplinary aspects of the curriculum. Development of literacy and approaches to the English language learner and special needs learner. Supervised practical teaching and other field experiences in the middle (5 and 6) grades.
Prerequisite: Secondary Education 2001 and 2002 and permission of the chairperson or deputy of the Department of Secondary Education. Prerequisite or corequisite: Secondary Education 3401 or 3402.