Students may qualify for positions involving work with middle school-aged children in a variety of middle school settings. The education of teachers for middle schools focuses on teaching the whole child ? drawing on the psychology of early adolescence to develop teaching techniques, materials, and curricula particularly relevant to children at this stage of development.
The senior practicum will be a semester experience in one setting within the 5?8 grade range. Coursework within grades 5?8 gives the student experience with both children of different ages and a variety of curricula, organizational structures, and grouping strategies characteristic of the middle school.
Students in the Middle School Education program offered by?Lesley University?must choose a liberal arts major to complement this major. Students may choose from 5 liberal arts fields:
- English (Literature Track)
- Earth and Environmental Science
- History
- Mathematics
- Political Science
Gain Skills and Expertise
- Understand the psychology and development of pre-adolescents and adolescents
- Develop creative teaching techniques, materials, and assignments.
- Gain practical experience in the classroom.
- Learn classroom management strategies.
- Build a cooperative, inclusive learning environment for all students.
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