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This course focuses on cultivating an understanding of the holistic nature and academic needs of diverse early-adolescent-learner populations. Topics discussed include motivation and teaching strategies developmentally appropriate for early-adolescent learners and understanding curricular issues associated with early-adolescent audiences. Particular emphasis is placed on implementing theory-to-practice strategies in the classroom and on self- and peer-assessment as part of pre-service teachers’ preparation in becoming successful, effective and culturally responsive educators. Prerequisites: EDUC 125, EDUC 130, and pre-professional block; concurrent enrollment in EDUC 330 and 334.