EDU 3440 - Middle Schools Mission and Methods

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Aurora University

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Description:

4 semester hours This course explores some of the key issues impacting middle schools and secondary schools in our society today. These issues are analyzed in an attempt to clarify the changing roles of the schools, teachers, and students in our increasingly complexmulticultural society. Using current research, case studies, and class projects, students will discuss and analyze issues that shape educational institutions and current practices. Students will also explore strategies teachers can use to address some of these issues in their own classrooms. Working as part of a team, each student will participate in the creation of an interdisciplinary thematic unit appropriate for use in a middle school. Students will also analyze different strategies for reading in the content areas. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75, passing a background and a sex offender check and EDU2200 or EDU2100 and EDU2260.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.aurora.edu

Phone Number:

(630) 892-6431

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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