MGE 512 Methods of Teaching Middle Grades English/Language Arts

This course introduces key issues in the instruction of middle school language arts. Students become familiar with theoretically sound, research-based strategies for the assessment and teaching of middle grade reading and writing. Balanced literacy instruction, focusing on differentiation for diverse learners and multiple grouping practices, is emphasized. Candidates will spend time reading and responding to adolescent literature in order to better understand how to use literature to address the instructional needs and engagement of all middle grade students. Pre-requisite(s): MGE 503. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours