EDUC 443 - Middle School Literacy, Math, Science and Social Studies Methods (6-8)

4 credits
This course will focus on middle school methods for literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Interdisciplinary units and content appropriate pedagogical approaches will be utilized to meet the Virginia Standards of Learning in grades 6-8. Course is required for those seeking licensure to teach at the middle level. The course is designed to help pre-service teachers develop their abilities to develop and adapt middle school level curricula in the areas of literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Meeting the challenges of academically diverse classrooms also represents an underlying emphasis in the course. Students must receive a B- or better in order to Student Teach.

Prerequisite(s): EDUC 310 and EDUC 280 all with a C+ or better
Corequisite(s): EDUC 423, EDUC 433 and EDUC 461