EDU-412: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in the Middle School

This course provides preservice teachers with the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to adolescent development and knowledge of the philosophical foundations of developmentally responsive middle schools. Candidates will use this knowledge to create a standards-based unit that includes appropriate instructional strategies and differentiating techniques. Corequisites: EDU 401, EDU 402, EDU 402, EDU 403, EDU 404 and EDU 413. (Must be taken after admission to the Teacher Education Program.)