MGP: Middle Grades Preparation

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.

MGP 220 Prerequisite: Successful completion of EDP 201 with minimum grade of D-.

Gen Ed Attribute: Speaking Emphasis, Writing Emphasis (select both)

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.

MGP 335 Prerequisite: Successful completion of MGP 220, with minimum grade of D-; Teacher Candidacy; and field clerances.

Gen Ed Attribute: Writing Emphasis (select both)

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.

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.

MGP 410 Prerequisite: Teacher Candidacy; field clearances; and all coursework required for the major.

Gen Ed Attribute: Speaking Emphasis

Distance education offering may be available.

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.

MGP 411 Prerequisite: Teacher Candidacy; field clerances; and all coursework required for the major.

Gen Ed Attribute: Speaking Emphasis

Distance education offering may be available.