EDU 224 - Reflective Middle School Educator

4 Credits

Students focus on enhancing reflective skills so that they are able to analyze and interpret qualitative data collected from different classroom settings. In addition, students initiate their teaching portfolio, which is required throughout the teacher education program, and explore the many facets of teaching at the middle level. Students work toward an understanding of adolescents, examine the elements of middle level concepts, and research current literature. Specific topics include motivating middle level learners, advisor/advisee programs, block scheduling, classroom management strategies, exploration courses, transition programs, parent-teacher conferences, interdisciplinary teams, and middle school level philosophy.