Young adolescent development

Middle level philosophy and organization

Middle level curriculum

Subject matter knowledge

Middle level planning teaching and assessment

Middle level field experiences

Valuing young adolescents

Prepared to teach young adolescents

Engaging in active purposeful learning (teaching)

Multiple learning and teaching approaches

Incorporating varied and ongoing assessments

Understand young adolescent developmental characteristics

Developmentally responsive curriculum and instruction

Differentiation

Varied activities and materials

Promote successful experiences

Teach communication skills and self-responsibility

Open and ongoing assessment

Effective classroom management

Content knowledge

Monitor and adjust for learning

Reflective practitioner