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Posting Reference: ED 6022 FRE1D


Course Information

Course Prefix: ED Course Number: 6022
Course Section: FRE1D Course Name: Developing the Middle School
Term: Summer Campus:Fredericton
Faculty: Education, Faculty of Department: Education
Position Start Date: 2025-07-02 Position End Date: 2025-08-20
Posting Date: 2025-01-08 Application Deadline: 2025-02-04
Applications to be submitted via: email email educai@unb.ca
Requested By: Krysta Lee Kinney


Class Details

Days: NA Time: NA
Number of Positions Available: 1 Total Credit Hours: 3
Mode of Delivery: Online Location: On Campus
Stipend Amount: 7193


Curriculum Context

Graduate Level Course in Education.

 



Course Description

This course is intended for experienced teachers and administrators who wish to explore the philosophy behind the Middle School Movement and who want practical strategies to use in changing from a junior high school organizational model to a middle level model. Course content will include a brief history of middle schools, and examination of the characteristics and needs of the early adolescent learner, and a study of the elements of an exemplary middle school. These elements include: school atmosphere, grade configurations, instructional strategies, student-centered orientation, advisor-advisee programs, interdisciplinary teacher teams, and home/community involvement. The course will include a brief look at suggestions for educational change contained in current research literature.



Qualifications

Graduate degree in Education and preferably University level teaching experience.



Additional Notes

To apply, please review the qualifications carefully and submit a cover letter and academic CV to the email above. Please submit a separate email and cover letter for each course section you would like to be considered.



Disposition

Assigned to Multi-Year Appointment holder

Is the instructor a Graduate Student Teaching Apprentice

none

Successful Applicant(s)

Pierre Ploudre


Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada