What This Document Is
This is a comprehensive syllabus for EDCI 630: Pedagogy and Assessment in the Middle School, a graduate-level course offered at Winthrop University. It outlines the expectations, structure, and core focus of the course for the Spring 2007 semester. The syllabus serves as a foundational guide for students enrolled in the M.Ed. Middle Level Education program, detailing the instructor’s contact information, course logistics, and the alignment of the course content with national and university standards. It’s a key resource for understanding the course’s academic requirements and overall objectives.
Why This Document Matters
This syllabus is essential for any student considering or currently enrolled in EDCI 630. It’s particularly valuable at the beginning of the semester to clarify course expectations, understand grading policies, and plan for assignments. Future educators preparing to teach in middle school settings will find this syllabus helpful in understanding the core principles of effective pedagogy and assessment within this specific age group. It’s also useful for anyone interested in the standards governing middle level education programs.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This syllabus provides an overview of the course but does not include the detailed lesson plans, specific readings, or actual assessment materials used within the course. It outlines the topics covered and the standards addressed, but it does not deliver the instructional content itself. It also doesn’t contain completed student work or examples of assignments. Access to the full syllabus is required to understand the specifics of assignment requirements and grading rubrics.
What This Document Provides
* Instructor contact information and office hours.
* A detailed course description and credit hour information.
* An explanation of how the course aligns with national standards for middle level education (NMSA/NCATE).
* A breakdown of specific standards addressed within the course, including curriculum, assessment, teaching fields, instruction, adolescent development, school organization, and professional roles.
* Information regarding the relationship between the course and the Winthrop University Advanced Conceptual Framework.
* An overview of the course’s expectations for graduate-level learners.
