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3.00 Credits
Provides a survey of children's literature for middle level students and examines the role of motivation in developing lifelong readers. Selection and evaluation criteria for each genre, including multicultural literature, are developed and applied. Classroom applciation and extensions of literature are explored and current issues in the field of literature for middle level learners are examined. Appropriate adaptations for resistant readers, students with exceptional needs, and studentes who are learning English will be explored.
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Provides preservice teachers with various strategies, techniques, and materials related to teaching reading in grades 4 through 8. Current research and practical applications are interwoven to ensure a systematic coverage of the most recent methods and best practice for diverse students in grades 4 through 8.
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Competencies specific to the art and science of teaching adolescents are introduced with a focus on academic, social, and emotional developmental characteristics of young adolescents as they transition to the middle school. Familiarizes students with the fundamentals of middle-level learning and teaching theory and correspondingly appropriate models of teaching. Planning for instruction is evidenced through the development of lesson and unit plans that reflect utility in inclusive and diverse settings.
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An overview of social studies methods instruction in the middle school classroom. Includes the study of objectives, trends, patterns and principles of organization, and techniques of instruction as it relates to social studies content areas: geography, Pennsylvania history, United States and world history, economics, and civics and government. Instruction includes assessment strategies for diverse middle school learners in inclusive classroom settings.
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes science as it relates to middle school students and curriculum, planning for teaching science, and recent innovations in science teaching.
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For middle-level education 4-8 majors to create a professional classroom management plan that supports the healthy development of all young adolescents in a diverse middle school environment. Students discuss, analyze, and apply major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to young adolescent development, including adolescents with special needs and English language learners.
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Teaches the impact of technology in the field of literacy of all subjects. Addresses issues and trends related to the use of technology. Includes technology integration in the curriculum and the incorporation of appropriate technologies to support diverse learners.
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Provides preservice teachers with various strategies, techniques, and materials related to teaching reading and writing in various content areas. Current research and practical applications are interwoven to assist teachers in the development of successful methods for comprehending text in science, social studies, health, English, and mathematics. For undergraduate students as a special elective or as a required course for majors in middle-level education with a specialization in English/language arts.
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3.00 Credits
Designed to help educators identify causes of reading disability in middle level learners. Methods of diagnosis, procedures, and materials for remedial work will be discussed. Strategies to improve student content acquisition will be included through both group and individual remediation. Intended for undergraduate students seeking certification for Middle Level Education with a specialization in English/Language Arts.
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes the view that the art of communication is an interrelated process, and the task of the middle grades teacher is to integrate the language arts throughout the entire curriculum. Techniques for teaching oral and written communication skills, listening, viewing, and visually representing are presented. Other integral components include spelling instruction to meet the developmental needs of middle-level learners and methods for increasing vocabulary growth. Special emphasis is given to recent trends and research in middle grades education.
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