MGE 3310 - Early Adolescent Learn and Class Management

Credits: 3 credit hours

This course explores major areas related to middle school learners: developmental characteristics, the differing contexts influencing early adolescent learners and classroom management. Students will be exposed to current research and theories on young adolescent development. They will study models and theories of classroom management and will be required to be engaged in a service learning project and perform field experience in a middle school. These activities will deepen their understanding and develop their knowledge, skills and dispositions for effectively teaching middle school students.