Course Description
Students will research and learn about instructional strategies that meet the unique needs of young adolescents, increase student learning, provide safer and more equitable learning experiences, and explore how to engage in a more justice-oriented critical pedagogy.
Athena Title
Equity Instr Strat Grades 4-8
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EDMG 7090E
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will be able to: - Identify research-based instructional strategies that provide equitable learning opportunities for young adolescent learners. - Use in-the-moment formative assessments to inform instructional practice. - Determine how culturally responsive instructional practices impact learners. - Analyze and articulate how a more justice-oriented critical pedagogy affects young adolescents’ learning.
Topical Outline
In relation to middle grades learners, grades 4-8: Structures to support equitable learning opportunities in the classroom Critical pedagogy in practice Equity-oriented cooperative learning structures Theory and research on young adolescent learners Culturally responsive pedagogical practices Use of in-the-moment formative assessments to inform instructional moves