Courses

Education Middle Grades (EDMG)

EDMG 314 (3-3-0) Techniques of Teaching in the Middle Grades: Effective teaching techniques used to direct learning in grades 6-9.  Innovative forms of organization and instruction are investigated.

EDMG 400 (3-3-0) The Middle School: An introduction to the basic principles, policies, and philosophies that undergrid middle school education in the United States.
Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education and permission of instructor.  (Fall, Spring).

EDMG 433 (3-3-0) Methods and Materials of Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Grades: An introduction to the knowledge base, teaching strategies, materials, and resources basic to middle grades (6-9) mathematics education.
Prerequisite:  Admission to teacher education and permission of instructor. Field experience required. (Fall and Spring)

EDMG 461 (3-3-0) Methods and Materials of Teaching Language Arts in the Middle Grades: An introduction to the teaching strategies, resources, and materials basic to middle grades (6-9) language arts education.
Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education and permission of instructor.
Field experience required. (Fall, Spring)

EDMG 462 (3-3-0) Methods and Materials of Teaching Social Science in the Middle Grades: An introduction to the knowledge base, teaching strategies, resources and materials basic to middle grades (6-9) social studies education. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education and permission of instructor. Field experience required.  (Fall, Spring)

EDMG 463 (3-3-0) Methods and Materials of Teaching Science in the Middle Grades: A brief review of the scientific principles, laws, and concepts prescribed in the knowledge base for teachers of science in the middle grades (6-9), with emphasis on science units and lesson planning, laboratory demonstrations, experimental replication, and simulated teaching experiences. 
Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education and permission of instructor.
Field experience required. (Fall, Spring)

EDMG 470 (6-0-6) Student Teaching in the Middle Grades: An internship in the public middle schools for middle grades providing prospective education professionals with opportunities to observe professionals in the classroom, to practice teaching under supervision, and to participate in all other activities expected of regular in-service teachers in their role as facilitators of learning.
Prerequisite: All required methods courses. (Fall, Spring)

EDMG 614 (3-3-0) Techniques of Teaching in the Middle School: A study of the teaching profession, with emphasis on teaching strategies, curriculum content and development, and materials selection for middle school education.