UGA Bulletin

Course Description

Various roles of middle grades teachers, with emphasis on classroom, team, school, and community issues.

Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will have a reading list that varies from undergraduate students and will be required to complete a differentiated assignment.

Athena Title

Teaching in the Middle Grades

Undergraduate Prerequisite

EDMG 5035/7035 or EDMG 7035E

Graduate Prerequisite

EDMG 5035/7035 or EDMG 7035E

Semester Course Offered

Offered fall and spring

Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

Student learning Outcomes

Students will explore the various roles of middle grades teachers with emphasis on classroom, team, school, and community issues.
Students will reflect on previous course work.
Students will discuss issues, needs, and concerns related to teaching in the middle grades during induction years.

Topical Outline

Job application
Interview techniques
Certification issues
School law
First days of school
Parent communication
Service learning
Community resources
Professional development activities
Graduate school opportunities

Syllabus

Public CV

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