MGP: Middle Grades Preparation
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MGP 220. Field Experience: Middle Level Environment. 3 Credits.
The goal of this course is to connect educational theories and current ideas in education, to what is happening in the classroom, and to begin thinking about how to create a positive learning community for all learners. This course bridges theory, philosophy and real classroom experiences (field). Field clearances required.
Pre / Co requisites: MGP 220 requires a prerequisite of EDP 201.
Gen Ed Attribute: Speaking Emphasis, Writing Emphasis.
Typically offered in Fall, Spring & Summer.
MGP 335. Teaching Social Studies in Middle Grades. 3 Credits.
This course is a study of social studies teaching and student learning in grades 4-8, focusing on related curricula, instruction and assessment in these grades. National, state and local standards are utilized as frameworks to explore the context, purpose, content, and interdisciplinary nature of the social studies. Field clearances required.
Pre / Co requisites: MGP 335 requires a prerequisite of MGP 220, Teacher Candidacy, and field clearances.
Gen Ed Attribute: Writing Emphasis.
Typically offered in Fall & Spring.
MGP 400. Classroom Management and Engagement for Grades 4-8. 2 Credits.
This course offers a detailed investigation of the middle school teacher's role in classroom management that encourages student cooperation in the development of optimum learning environments. Development of knowledge and skills essential to plan for and facilitate high levels of achievement, cooperation, social competence, and supportive peer interactions in a dynamic classroom learning system will be explored.
Pre / Co requisites: MGP 400 requires a prerequisite of Teacher Candidacy.
Typically offered in Fall & Spring.
MGP 410. Student Teaching. 6 Credits.
A semester-long, full-time field experience. The student teacher assumes increasing responsibility in the classroom, as demonstrated by effective methods for the planning, delivering, and reflecting on instruction. Weekly seminars are required.
Pre / Co requisites: MGP 410 requires prerequisites of Teacher Candidacy, field clearances, and all coursework required in the major.
Gen Ed Attribute: Speaking Emphasis.
Typically offered in Fall & Spring.
MGP 411. Student Teaching. 6 Credits.
A semester-long, full-time field experience. The student teacher assumes increasing responsibility in the classroom, as demonstrated by effective methods for the planning, delivering, and reflecting on instruction. Weekly seminars are required.
Pre / Co requisites: MGP 411 requires prerequisites of Teacher Candidacy, field clearances, and all coursework required in the major.
Gen Ed Attribute: Speaking Emphasis.
Typically offered in Fall & Spring.
