Middle Level Education

MLED 5013: Teaching the Young Adolescent

A study of developmentally appropriate curriculum, instruction, and pedagogy for teaching the young adolescent with an understanding of the historical perspective of middle schools and programs.

MLED 5033: Young Adolescent Growth and Development

Prospective middle level teachers will study the educational implications of the developmental period of young adolescence. An emphasis is placed on developmental characteristics of the young adolescent highlighting the role of the middle level teacher in promoting the healthy development of the young adolescent.

MLED 5043: Diversity in the Middle Level Classroom

Prospective middle level teachers will study the educational implications of the economic, cultural, racial, and intellectually diverse middle level classroom.