Middle Grades 教育

Stirring the possibilities of the future and inspiring young adolescents

Students sitting in a classroom listening to their professor.

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin

The Middle Grades Teacher 教育 program at 2021正规彩票平台 prepares candidates with a unique expertise in teaching young adolescents with a focus on grades 5-8.

你的课程:

Extensive field and clinical experiences provide hands-on, authentic learning opportunities.

As a Middle Grades Teacher 教育 student, you may choose among 英语/Language 艺术s, 数学, 科学, and/or 社会科学 to focus your studies. These concentration areas are supplemented with additional courses from related disciplines, 提供一个充满活力的, innovative program that prepares our highly trained candidates for to teach at the middle grades level.  With 2021正规彩票平台’s Professional Development Model (PDS) of teaching many courses in the field at our local public and private schools, diverse clinical experiences, and mentoring from cooperating teachers and field supervisors, these experiences assist teacher candidates in transforming university classroom instruction into practical teaching skill.  This program is fully aligned with the new licensing guidelines from the Illinois State Board of 教育, providing students with the necessary coursework and field experiences to qualify for an Illinois Professional Educators 表示“允许”e in Middle Level 教育 (grades 5-8). 

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Building Foundations

My educational and work experiences at 2021正规彩票平台 combined to create a very strong foundation for me to build my career. Between my undergraduate degree in communication, master's degree in school counseling, and time working as a Graduate Assistant in Student Affairs I gained so many skills that I utilize daily in my current position and life.
丹尼斯·戴姆伦，11岁, Executive Director at the United Way of the Mark Twain Area

表示“允许”保证基于“增大化现实”技术东亚峰会:

  • 英语/Language 艺术s
  • 数学
  • 科学
  • 社会科学 

Why study Middle Level Teacher 教育?

Middle school teachers facilitate the transition from childhood to young adulthood. They help students delve more deeply into subject matter and learn more about themselves and the world around them. A deep understanding of young adolescents and how they learn prepares our candidates to deliver innovative instructional experiences that connect with their pupils.

有趣的事实:

Quincy was once the second-largest city in Illinois. Steamboat and railroads were also beneficial to Quincy. The city was one that did well during the Civil War and the years right after. In 1870, Quincy surpassed Peoria as the second-largest city in Illinois.


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