Teaching Young Adolescents A Guide to Methods and Resources for Middle School Teaching

by Kellough, Richard D.; Kellough, Noreen G.

• ISBN13: 9780131996175
• ISBN10: 0131996177
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-01-03
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Everything future teachers of young adolescents need to know is herecovered thoroughly, and presented in a down-to-earth manner that emphasizes the practical as well as the theoretical.. These authors encourage future teachers to take an eclectic approach to teaching, one that actively engages the adolescent in his or her own learning and gives every student an equal chance to participate, learn, grow, and succeed. A wealth of examples and exercises model the book's tenets; while the authors'keen understanding of their subject keeps content to-the-point.Coverage includes the characteristics of young adolescents, planning for their instruction, implementing instruction, and assessing their learning.For professionals in the field of teaching.

Table of Contents

Teaching Young Adolescents: Recognizing and Understanding the Challenge

Professional Responsibilities of Teachers of Young Adolescents

Thinking and Questioning: Skills for Meaningful Learning

The Learning Environment: Planning and Managing the Classroom

The Curriculum

Preparing an Instructional Plan

Assessing and Reporting Student Achievement

Organizing and Guiding Student Learning: Alone and in Groups

Additional Strategies and Strategy Integration

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