EDUC 3377 Teaching Children in the Intermediate Grades

The course examines portions of the lifespan known as middle childhood. It is designed to help EC-6 certification students become familiar with the various physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional components involved in understanding human development during the period of middle childhood (up to 12 years-old). In this fashion, students will learn to design and deliver lesson plans in the context of best practices for this age group. This includes an understanding of the various contexts in which youth develop.  A final goal of this course is to encourage students to think critically about this period of the lifespan, the information that is known about this developmental period, and how this applies to students’ experiences outside academics. Supervised and directed participation in an EC –6 school setting will be a major component.  This is a professional development course and requires admission to the Teacher Certification Program. 

Prerequisite

Admission to the Teacher Certification Program and EDUC 3375