EDUC Outline

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

John BuiIioni

email: jbuglioni@sd43.bc.ca

Monday 5:30-9:20 EDB 8620F

PREREQUISITE:

EDUC

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: In Action

National Middle School Association, ISBN: 1-56090-190X

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

Students in all Faculty of Education courses are encouraged to review policies pertaining to academic

integrity available on the Undergraduate Programs website:

http://www .educ.sfu.ca/urad p ro g s/student

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