EDEE 515 Middle School Organization and Curriculum (3)

An overview of the middle school concept, including 1) historical and philosophical antecedents, 2) conflicting perceptions of middle school, 3) definitions of middle school and middle-level concept, 4) characteristics of the emerging adolescent and related program implications, 5) change factors involved in conversion to the middle school concept, 6) evaluation methods for determining effectiveness and student progress and 7) speculation on the future of the middle school movement.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring