Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Middle School Education] From Lesley University

Students may qualify for positions involving work with middle school-aged children in a variety of middle school settings. The education of teachers for middle schools focuses on teaching the whole child ? drawing on the psychology of early adolescence to develop teaching techniques, materials, and curricula particularly relevant to children at this stage of development.

The senior practicum will be a semester experience in one setting within the 5?8 grade range. Coursework within grades 5?8 gives the student experience with both children of different ages and a variety of curricula, organizational structures, and grouping strategies characteristic of the middle school.

Students in the Middle School Education program offered by?Lesley University?must choose a liberal arts major to complement this major. Students may choose from 5 liberal arts fields:

• English (Literature Track)
• Earth and Environmental Science
• History
• Mathematics

• Political Science

Gain Skills and Expertise

• Understand the psychology and development of pre-adolescents and adolescents
• Develop creative teaching techniques, materials, and assignments.
• Gain practical experience in the classroom.
• Learn classroom management strategies.
• Build a cooperative, inclusive learning environment for all students.