EDUC Outline ?

3/7/05 11:11 AM

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SIMON

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FRASER UNIVERSITY

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EDUC 377-4

SPECIAL TOPICS: MIDDLE SCHOOL THEORY & PRACTICE

John Buglioni

Office: edb 9508

Phone: 291-5995

email: jbuglion@firstclass.educ.sfu.ca

THURSDAY 5:30-9:20 WMC 3220

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:

Portfolio of Assignments

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75%

Attendance/Participation ?

25%

Required Text:

This We Believe,

National Middle School Association, ISBN: 1-56090-167-5

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

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