CURR 5671 - Introduction to Middle Level Schools

3 Credits

Overview of the middle school: definition of terms, organization of the middle school, philosophy, staffing and staffing design, teaming, interdisciplinary teaching, programs that are unique to middle level schools, and scheduling. CURR 5672-3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Middle Level Schools. Effective middle school curriculum that is responsive to the needs of the early adolescent will be the focus of this course. Topics that will be covered include the components of middle level curriculum, instructional delivery techniques and strategies, and multifaceted evaluation methods. Various models will be presented and practitioners will provide their insight into curriculum models.