ED 620 - The Middle School

3 Credit(s)

This course examines the rationale for middle level education. The aim of the course is to sensitize teachers and administrators to the diversity of developmental models related to the young adolescent, and to foster understanding for middle level educational practices. Middle school structure, programs, teaching strategies, and effective discipline of middle level students will also be explored. Special attention is given to the urban middle school and to the students who attend them.