Teaching in the Middle School

by Manning, M. Lee; Bucher, Katherine T.

• ISBN13: 9780131584006
• ISBN10: 0131584006
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Based on the belief that effective middle school teaching practices must be developmentally responsive, this updated core text provides an insightful introduction to young adolescents ages 10 to 15, and to the middle school and middle school movement. Coverage balances the practical and the theoretical to provide all of the essential knowledge today's middle school teacher needs concerning the development and characteristics of adolescents; principles, goals, and attributes of the middle school movement; and, organization, curricula, strategies, and concepts of contemporary middle schools. The authors emphasize the diversity of adolescents - in development, culture, gender, and sexual orientation - and the importance that these differences portend for educational experiences and guidance efforts.

Table of Contents

Understanding Middle Schools And Young Adolescents

Middle Schools Today - Concepts and Teaching

Scenario - The First Day of Student Teaching

Overview Objectives

A Brief History of the Junior High School and the Middle School

Middle Schools

Middle Schools: Today and Tomorrow - Selected Concepts

Directions for Effective Middle Schools

Teaching in the Middle School: Questions to Consider

Young Adolescents - Development and Issues

Scenario - Ms. Ortega Reflects

Overview Objectives

Generalizations About Development - The Need for Caution

Young Adolescent Development Physical Development

Psychosocial Development Cognitive Development

Guiding Young Adolescents - Teachers and Counselors

Scenario - Kim Matusi and the Guidance Team

Overview Objectives

Guidance in Middle Schools

Differences Between Elementary and Secondary Schools

Functions of Middle School Guidance Programs

Guidance for a Diverse Population

Team and Collaborative Approaches to Guidance

Adivsor-Advisee Programs Roles of Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators

Guidelines for Effective Advisory Programs

Advisory Plans Need for Specialized Services

Middle School Curriculum - Core and Related Domains

Scenario - The Williams Middle School Curriculum Committee

Overview Objectives

Curriculum Definitions

Curriculum Frameworks

Curriculum Standards

Developmentally Responsive Middle School Curriculum

Core Curriculum Related Domains

Middle School Curriculum - Integrated, Interdisciplinary, and Exploratory

Scenario - Mr. Costa Considers the Curriculum Overview Objectives

Contemporary Curriculum Perspectives and Definitions

Integrated Curriculum

Additional Information

Exploratory Curriculum/Programs Selected Considerations for Developing Middle School Curriculum

Planning, Implementing, And Assessing Instruction

Planning Instruction - Appropriate and Interdisciplinary

Scenario - Karyn Rothmer's Journal Overview Objectives

Rationale for Detailed and Methodical Planning

Factors Affecting Middle School Instructional Planning Interdisciplinary Tea

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