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EDUC 389-4

(E01.00)

John Buglioni

email: jbuglioni@sd43.bc.ca

THURSDAY 5:30-9:20 WMC

3253

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. 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 ?

75%

Attendance/Participation ?

25%

Required Text:

This We Believe and Now We Must Act,

National Middle School Association, ISBN:

1-56090-167-5

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

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