• appreciate the differences between middle level education and traditional junior high schools, i. e., middle school features are guidance, transition/articulation, block time schedule/interdisciplinary teams, appropriate teaching strategies, exploratory and appropriate core curriculum/learning skills.
• identify and understand the significance of interdisciplinary teaming, collaborative planning, cooperative student group work, parent involvement, a range of organizational strategies, and a balanced curriculum based on unique needs of early adolescents.
• know the specific developmental characteristics of the middle level child and how the family impacts this age group's social and educational experiences.
• comprehend the historical roots of middle level education.
• demonstrate application of information from the first four objectives to the professional practice of working in the middle level educational setting.

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