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Karen M Gourd
B EDUC 480
Bothell Campus

Life and Learning in the Middle School

Introduces three components of preparation to teach in a middle school: adolescent development, the structure of the middle school, and developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction (designed specifically for middle schoolers). Recommend for students who are preparing to teach in a middle school or junior high.

Class description

I have a nearly complete draft of the syllabus on Bb. If you are planning to take this course, you will need to register on Bb, too, since most assignments must be submitted electronically through Bb.

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The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Last Update by Karen M Gourd
Date: 03/20/2008