Middle childhood is a developmental stage that includes ages 8 through 14 (grades 4 through 9). Also referred to as early adolescence, it is a period of life marked by fundamental physical, cognitive, and social transitions. These transitions occur in the multiple contexts of family, school, peer groups, and media. The Middle Childhood Education program prepares teachers to work with this age group. The Middle Childhood Education major requires two areas of concentration: mathematics, social sciences, language arts, and/or natural sciences.
Some Related Organizations
American Federation of Teachers
555 New Jersey Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001
www.aft.org
Ohio Department of Education
25 South Front Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215-4183
www.ode.state.oh.us
National Education Association
1201 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
www.nea.org
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
2010 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036-1023
www.ncate.org
Some Related Occupations
- Adult Education Teacher
- Educational Resource Coordinator
- Media Center Specialist
- Educational Therapist
- Student Affairs Administrator
- Athletic Coach
- Registrar/Admissions Director
|
- Curriculum Specialist
- Tutor
- Instructor, College/University
- Social Services Volunteer
- Educational Administrator
- Educational Researcher
|
Some Related Skills/Competencies
- Adapts style and tactics to fit the circumstances
- Adjusts to new social situations
- Avoids inappropriate involvement with students
- Believes in students' potential
- Communicates clear and consistent expectations to students
- Communicates in a positive manner, especially when handling conflict
- Confronts problem behavior
- Does more than is required in job
- Expands and uses professional knowledge
- Expects the best from students
- Follows through on questions, requests and complaints
- Keeps own emotions from interfering with work
- Leads by example
- Learns from mistakes
- Makes connections and develops theories
- Participates as a member of a team
- Questions and gives suggestions to superiors
- Recognizes patterns and uses concepts to diagnose situations
- Responds flexibly to individual needs
- Self confident
- Self starts and does not require regular supervision
- Sets limits and says no when necessary
- Shows stamina and sense of humor
- Simplifies and clarifies difficult material
- Solicits input; credits and cooperates with others
- Systematically breaks apart complex problems
- Tailors presentation and language to students
- Takes responsibility for problems and failings
- Takes time to listen to others' problems
- Teaches using innovative methods
- Understands long-term situations in depth
- Understands others moods, feelings and body language
- Uses examples, humor, body language and voice to communicate ideas
Sources: Career Solver (CD-Rom, Kent State University , University of North Carolina Wilmington
