Middle Grades Education (MGED)
MGED 5520 - Language Arts Concepts for Middle Childhood (3 Credits)
This course focuses on the application of various concepts of language arts instruction for young adolescent students in the middle grades. The candidate must earn a minimum grade of ‘B’ to receive credit on the program of study for this course. Offered: Fall.
Lecture hours: 3
MGED 5530 - Mathematics Concepts for Middle Childhood Education (3 Credits)
Study of the following as they relate to the learning and teaching of middle grade mathematics: strategies and materials, the child’s mathematical development and understanding and assessment. The candidate must earn a minimum grade of ‘B’ to receive credit on the program of study for this course. Offered: Summer.
Other hours: 3
MGED 5532 - Methods and Materials of Teaching Middle Grades Mathematics (3 Credits)
Instructional materials and evaluation in teaching mathematics in the middle school. The candidate must earn a minimum grade of ‘B’ to receive credit on the program of study for this course.
Other hours: 3
MGED 5540 - Curriculum Principles (3 Credits)
Selected topics will cover the historical development of the middle school, program goals, principles of curriculum development, organizational design of the middle school, instructional strategies and multiple authentic assessments. The candidate must earn a minimum grade of ‘B’ to receive credit on the program of study for this course. Offered: Fall.
MGED 5541 - Nature and Curriculum Needs of the Middle Grades Student (3 Credits)
An integrated in-depth study of the middle grades children with particular reference to their unique characteristics and needs. Selected topics will cover the historical development of the middle school, program goals, principles of curriculum development, organizational design of the middle school, instructional strategies and multiple authentic assessments. The candidate must earn a minimum grade of ‘B’ to receive credit on the program of study for this course.
Lecture hours: 3