Students can immerse themselves in the excitement and wonder of the middle school teaching profession. If learners have spent time with kids this age, they know that they are energetic, curious and funny. UVM's award-winning program prepares students to create engaging curriculum and learning environments that are responsive to the needs of young adolescents.
The following core themes are central to UVM's approach:
- Experiential learning in middle school classrooms beginning in the first year.
- Place-based, problem-based, and project-based learning.
- Social justice and sustainability education to engage young adolescents in democratic citizenship.
- Best practices addressing the nature and needs of young adolescents.
- Interdisciplinary teaching approaches that promote student voice in their learning.
- Personalized, proficiency-based curriculum designed to support students' learning and growth.
