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Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture

Professors G. S. Cannella, F.E.Clark, J.J.Denton, J. P. Helfeldt (Head), R.K.James, R. M. Joshi, J.B.Kracht, G. O. Kulm, C. E. Lamb, R. Lara-Alecio, P. J. Larke, R. E. McBride, D.E.Norton, W.H.Peters, W.H.Rupley, M.C.Sadoski, J. F. Schielack, G. P. Slattery, Jr., V. L. Willson; Associate Professors L. M. Burlbaw, N. P. Carter, E. S. Foster, D. S. Kaplan, C. C. Loving, V. P. Schielack, C.L.Stuessy, L. H. Young-Hawkins; Assistant Professors N. J. Allen, R. M. Capraro, Z. Eslamirasekh, C. R. Pryor, K. Sloan; Clinical Professor B. K. Erwin; Assistant Clinical Professors C. K. Boettcher, M. M. Capraro, D. Goldsby, L. G. Kelly, D. R. Parker, N. S. Self; Lecturers L. A. Barton, A. M. Perez Gabriel, R. Viruru; Assistant Lecturers R. W. Bourdon, L. G. Butler, K. Eidson, R. Hubley, T. Raulerson, G. C. Williams

Middle Grades Education Field Based

(MEFB)

351. Introduction to Middle Grades: Adolescent Development, Philosophy and Organization. (2-6). Credit 3. Study of young adolescents in domains of physical, social, emotional, cognitive, interpersonal, moral growth and development; organizational structure of middle schools supporting development of young adolescents through teaming and interdisciplinary work; investigates roles and responsibilities of middle level teachers. Prerequisite: Junior classification.

352. Planning and Development for Middle Grades Curriculum. (2-6). Credit 3.

Implementing instructional strategies appropriate to development of middle grades students; planning of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary curricula; student centered strategies related to inquiry and problem based learning. Prerequisites: MEFB 351; admission to teacher education; junior classification; Corequisite: MIDG 352.

450. Social Studies Methods in the Middle Grades. (2-6). Credit 3.

Trends and issues related to middle grades curriculum development and instruction in social studies and humanities; integration of content, planning, teaching-learning experiences; evaluation of teaching and learning in social studies. Prerequisites: MEFB 352; MIDG 352; admission to teacher education; senior classification; Corequisites: MEFB 480 and 490; RDNG 470 and 490.

460. Math Methods in Middle Grades. (2-6). Credit 3.

Examines theories, provides practice in teaching methods essential to successful mathematics learning; focuses on content and criteria central to teaching mathematics for understanding, skill development, and problem solving; readings, discussions, analyses; modeling and practicing mathematics teaching and learning. Prerequisites: MEFB 352; MIDG 352; admission to teacher education; senior classification; Corequisites: MEFB 470, 480, 490; MASC 450.

470. Science Methods in Middle Grades. (2-6). Credit 3.

Problems-based-learning course integrating science content, scientific inquiry skills and field-based instruction; technology-mediated teaching, learning, and assessment. Prerequisites: MEFB 352; MIDG 352; admission to teacher education; senior classification; Corequisites: MEFB 460, 480, 490; MASC 450.

480. Evaluation and Measurement: Program, Performance and Student Achievement in Middle Grades. (2-6). Credit 3.

Studies evaluation and assessment in relationship to student learning and performance; teacher improvement and performance; program alignment with TEKS measured by TAAS; develops understanding of the need for congruence between curriculum, instructional strategies, and evaluation of teaching and learning performance. Prerequisites: MEFB 352; MIDG 352; admission to teacher education; senior classification; Corequisites: If mathematics/science teaching--MEFB 460, 470, 490; MASC 450; if language/social studies teaching--MEFB 450 and 490; RDNG 470 and 490.

490. Organization, Motivation and Management in Middle Grades Classrooms. (2-6). Credit 3.

Field-based course focusing on communication, methodology and management perspectives consistent with democratic classrooms; organizational structures that focus on student centered, inclusionary learning interventions for disabilities; analysis of systemic conditions placing young adolescents from diverse backgrounds at risk. Prerequisites: MEFB 352; MIDG 352; admission to teacher education; senior classification; Corequisites: If mathematics/science teaching--MEFB 450 and 480; RDNG 470 and 490; if language/social studies teaching--MEFB 460, 470, 480; MASC 450.

497. Residency in Middle Grades Education. Credit 6 to 9.

Observation and participation in an accredited public school middle grades classroom; techniques of teaching student's teaching fields; appropriate instructional strategies for assigned student population. May be taken two times. Prerequisites: Completion of methods courses; admission to teacher education; senior classification.