C I 5750 - Teaching Diverse Young Adolescents (3)

When Offered: Spring
This course focuses on issues relevant to teaching young adolescents of varied backgrounds and abilities. Special attention will be given to developmentally and culturally responsive instruction and management of diverse classrooms. The various factors that influence young adolescent learning and development and how they impact teaching and learning will be investigated. Critical reflection and challenge of current practices related to diverse young adolescents in classrooms, schools, and communities will be fostered.