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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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Office: TBA

Phone: 291-5995

TUESDAYS 17:30-21:20 in AQ

5039

PREREQUISITE:

EDUC 401/402

DESCRIPTION

Students will engage in a collaborative/team investigation of the important issues addressing middle

school theory and practice, The course is designed for pre-service and beginning teachers who are, or

anticipate teaching at the middle school level. This course will also be of interest to those teaching grades

five-seven in a conventional (K-7) elementary school. It will examine the historical and theoretical

foundations of, as well as, the practical approaches to the purpose and nature of middle school

pedagogy. Participants will engage in a variety of learning activities and experiences that reflect best

practice at the middle school level. Particular attention will be paid to the following components of the

middle school structure: teaming (both for students and teachers), advisory and exploratory programs.

Guest speakers and field trips to middle schools during school hours may become part of the class

investigation, if possible, according to the group schedule.

REQUIREMENTS:

Group unit plan design (30%)

Portfolio of weekly/mini assignments (30%)

Research project (20%)

Participation (20%)

Required Text:

This We Believe,

National Middle School Association, ISBN:

1-56090-105-5

Required readings to be announced. A photocopy fee will be applied.

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