EDUC9225 Middle Schooling: Theory and Practice

2011

4.5

1 x 3-hour workshop weekly

1 Admission into MTS-Master of Teaching (Secondary)
2 Admission into MTSESC-Master of Teaching (Special Education) (Secondary)
Must Satisfy: ((1) or (2))

This topic introduces students to the key concepts and understandings regarding middle schooling philosophy and pedagogy. Theoretical and practical examples of models of middle schooling will be presented, and approaches to middle schooling will be examined and critiqued. The topic will provide insights into the specific professional and pedagogical issues associated with middle schooling such as areas for action in middle schooling, the challenges of being a middle years educator and the role of middle schooling in a changing world. Importantly, the topic facilitates the development of a personal philosophy of middle schooling.

Students will be provided with the opportunity to:

• consider the need for, and purpose of, middle schooling
• examine the philosophy and pedagogy of middle schooling
• investigate models of middle schooling
• explore the areas for actionin bridging the gap between middle schooling philosophy and practice
• consider the challenges of being a middle schooling teacher
• consider self efficacy and the role of research in forming and informing the middle years educator and middle schooling

On completion of this topic students will be able to

• articulate a personal philosophy of middle schooling
• work collaboratively to demonstrate an understanding of how to plan for authentic learning through the application of middle schooling pedagogy
• demonstrate an understanding of the context and concept of middle schooling through critiquing and evaluating the claims of middle schooling philosophy, pedagogy and practice
• articulate an awareness of the roles and challenges associated with being a middle schooling teacher