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Summary Table of Contents

For general Middle School Methods courses.Based on the belief that effective middle school teaching practices must be developmentally responsive, this 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.

Part I Understanding Middle Schools and Young Adolescents

(60)

Middle Schools Today--Concepts and Teaching

(25)

Scenar... MORE

(1)

Overview

(1)

Objectives

(1)

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

(2)

Junior High Schools

(1)

Middle Schools

(1)

Middle Schools

(2)

Definition

(1)

Rationale

(1)

Major Differences Between Middle Schools and Junior High Schools

(1)

Middle School Students---Young Adolescents

(1)

Middle Schools: Today and Tomorrow---Selected Concepts

(10)

Developmentally Responsive

(1)

Theory into Practice 1-1 Determining a Middle School's Developmental Responsiveness

(1)

High Expectations and Success for All Students

(1)

School Climate and Heterogeneous Learning Communities

(1)

One Adult Advocate for Each Student

(1)

Curriculum

(2)

Instruction

(1)

Assessment

(1)

Diversity Perspectives 1-1 Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Learners

(1)

Organization---Interdisciplinary Teams

(1)

Guidance and Counseling

(1)

Family and Community Partnerships

(1)

Directions for Effective Middle Schools

(4)

Keeping Current with Technology 1--1

(1)

Case Study 1--1 Implementing Middle School Concepts

(1)

Teaching in the Middle School: Questions to Consider

(3)

What Are Young Adolescents Really Like?

(1)

What Does Middle School Teaching Require?

(2)

Closing Remarks

(1)

Suggested Readings

(1)

Developing Your Portfolio

(1)

Young Adolescents--Development and Issues

(33)

Scenario---Ms. Ortega Reflects

(1)

Overview

(1)

Objectives

(1)

Generalizations About Development---The Need for Caution

(1)

Young Adolescent Development

(2)

Physical Development

(8)

Selected Physical Developmental Characteristics

(1)

Implications and Issues

(4)

What Can Middle Level Teachers Do?

(3)

Keeping Current with Technology 2--1

(1)

Psychosocial Development

(10)

Selected Psychosocial Developmental Characteristics

(1)

Implications and Issues

(1)

Diversity Perspectives 2--1 Emotional Intelligence and School Transition

(3)

What Can Middle Level Teachers Do?

(4)

Cognitive Development

(8)

Theory into Practice 2--1 Multiple Intelligences

(1)

Selected Cognitive Developmental Characteristics

(1)

Implications and Suggestions for Educators

(1)

Case Study 2--1 Jason---A Troubled 13-Year-Old

(5)

Closing Remarks

(1)

Suggested Readings

(1)

Developing Your Portfolio

(1)

Part II Developing the Curriculum and Organizing the School

(56)

Middle School Curriculum--Core and Related Domains

(29)

Scenario---The Williams Middle School Curriculum Committee

(1)

Overview

(1)

Objectives

(1)

Curriculum Definitions

(1)

Curriculum Frameworks

(1)

Curriculum Standards

(2)

Keeping Current with Technology 3--1

(1)

Developmentally Responsive Middle School Curriculum

(1)

Core Curriculum

(10)

English/Language Arts/Communication Skills

(2)

Social Studies

(1)

Case Study 3--1 Developmentally Responsive Language Arts

(2)

Science

(2)

Mathematics

(3)

Related Domains

(10)

Diversity Perspectives 3--1 Promoting Equity in Mathematics Classrooms

(1)

Developmental Responsiveness of the Related Domains

(1)

Art Education

(1)

Information Literacy

(2)

Theory into Practice 3--1 A Middle School Curriculum

(1)

Music

(1)

Physical Education and Health

(1)

Theory into Practice 3--2 Teaching Healthy Choices

(1)

Vocational/Career Education

(1)

Closing Remarks

(1)

Suggested Readings

(1)

Developing Your Portfolio

(1)

Middle School Curriculum--Integrated and Exploratory

(25)

Scenario---Mr. Costa Considers the Curriculum

(1)

Overview

(1)

Objectives

(1)

Contemporary Curriculum Perspectives

(1)

Integrated Curriculum

(2)

Definitions

(1)

Rationale

(2)

Components of an Integrated Curriculum

(1)

The Intersection of Personal Concerns and Social Issues

(1)

Integrated Curriculum: Themes, Questions, and Concerns

(1)

Role of Teacher

(1)

Role of Learner

100

(4)

Theory into Practice 4--1 Teaching the Theme of Relationships

101

(1)

Role of School Library Media Specialist

102

(1)

Use of Resources

102

(1)

Methods of Assessment

103

(1)

Theory into Practice 4--2 Integrated Curriculum and High-Stakes Testing

104

(1)

Additional Information

104

(4)

Keeping Current with Technology 4--1

105

(1)

Other Perspectives on Integrated Curriculum

106

(2)

Diversity Perspectives 4--1 Multiple Intelligences, Diverse Talents, and Musical Theater

108

(1)

Exploratory Curriculum/Programs

108

(4)

Definition and Description

108

(1)

Case Study 4--1 A School Restructures the Curriculum

109

(1)

Teachers' Roles

110

(1)

Topics

110

(2)

Functions

112

(1)

Essentials of Exploratories

112

(1)

Selected Considerations for Developing Middle School Curriculum

112

(2)

Closing Remarks

114

(1)

Suggested Readings

114

(1)

Developing Your Portfolio

115

(2)

Part III Planning, Implementing, and Assessing Instruction

117

(118)

Planning Instruction---Appropriate and Interdisciplinary

119

(24)

Scenario---Karyn Rothmer's Journal

120

(1)

Overview

121

(1)

Objectives

121

(1)

Rationale for Detailed and Methodical Planning

122

(1)

Factors Affecting Middle School Instructional Planning

122

(3)

Young Adolescent Development, Needs, and Interests

122

(1)

District Curriculum Guides and State and National Mandates

123

(1)

Textbooks

124

(1)

Individual Teachers

124

(1)

Interdisciplinary Team Organization and Interdisciplinary Instruction

125

(4)

Team Organization: Multiage Teams and Looping

128

(1)

Interdisciplinary Instructional Planning

129

(12)

Planning Instruction---An Overview

129

(1)

Remaining Flexible When Planning

129

(1)

Involving Young Adolescents in Planning

130

(1)

Selecting Topics and/or Themes

131

(1)

Keeping Current with Technology 5--1

132

(1)

Determining Goals and Objectives

133

(1)

Tying the Interdisciplinary Unit Together

133

(1)

Planning Instructional Strategies for Young Adolescents

134

(1)

Allowing for Individual Differences

134

(1)

Theory into Practice 5--1 Inquiry and Young Adolescent Minds

135

(1)

Selecting Resources for Interdisciplinary Instruction

135

(1)

Diversity Perspectives 5--1 Different Learning Styles

136

(1)

Theory into Practice 5--2 A Checklist for Evaluation of Instructional Materials

137

(1)

Scheduling for Interdisciplinary Instruction

138

(1)

Planning for Students at Risk of Failure

138

(1)

Case Study 5--1 The Osprey Team Plans a Unit

139

(2)

Closing Remarks

141

(1)

Suggested Readings

141

(1)

Developing Your Portfolio

142

(1)

Implementing Instruction--Methods and Materials

143

(30)

Scenario---A First-Year Teacher Needs Help

144

(1)

Overview

145

(1)

Objectives

145

(1)

Young Adolescents---Implementing Considerations

146

(3)

Abilities and Achievement

146

(1)

Interest and Relevance

147

(1)

Culture and Gender

148

(1)

Keeping Current with Technology 6--1

148

(1)

Organizing for Instruction

149

(2)

Flexible Scheduling

149

(1)

Block Schedules

149

(2)

Implementing Interdisciplinary Team Teaching

151

(4)

Definitions

151

(1)

Case Study 6--1 Brookside Adopts a Block Schedule

152

(1)

Rationales

153

(1)

Teachers' Roles in Interdisciplinary Team Teaching

154

(1)

Benchmarks of Effective Teams

154

(1)

Implementing Effective Instruction in Middle Schools

155

(5)

Committing to Heterogeneous Grouping and Inclusive Classrooms

155

(1)

Varying the Composition and Size of Instructional Groups

156

(1)

Collaborating with the School Library Media Specialist and Other Teachers in the Related Domains

156

(1)

Diversity Perspectives 6--1 Strategies for Inclusive Environments

157

(1)

Focusing on Self-Exploration, Self-Directed Learning, and Student Selection of Activities Based on Personal Experiences

158

(1)

Collaborating with Special Educators

159

(1)

Using Effective Teaching Behaviors

160

(3)

Research on Effective Teaching Behaviors

160

(1)

Jere Brophy and ``Withitness''

160

(2)

Herbert Walberg and Productive Time on Task

162

(1)

Selecting Instructional Methods and Strategies

163

(1)

Special Characteristics of Middle School Teachers

163

(5)

Instruction for Special Learners

168

(2)

Special Needs

168

(1)

Gifted

169

(1)

Theory into Practice 6--1 IEP Objectives and Curriculum and Instruction

170

(1)

Closing Remarks

170

(1)

Suggested Readings

171

(1)

Developing Your Portfolio

172

(1)

Assessment of Learning--Methods and Issues

173

(26)

Scenario---Changes at Longview Middle School

174

(1)

Overview

175

(1)

Objectives

175

(1)

Assessment Terminology---Definitions

176

(2)

Assessment of Learning---Perceptions

178

(2)

Assessment---Rationale and Purposes

180

(1)

Assessment---Traditional Methods

181

(4)

Assessment Measurement Techniques

181

(1)

Assessment Instruments

182

(1)

Types of Traditional Assessments

183

(2)

Authentic/Alternative Assessments

185

(3)

The Need for Authentic Assessments

185

(1)

Characteristics of Effective Alternative Assessment

186

(1)

Alternative Assessment Formats

186

(2)

Assessment---Evaluation of Traditional and Authentic Assessments

188

(3)

Effective Grading Methods

188

(1)

Rubrics

189

(1)

Observational Checklists

189

(1)

Theory into Practice 7--1 Rubric for a Hypermedia Project

190

(1)

Theory into Practice 7--2 Simple Rubric for a Presentation

191

(1)

Assessment---Reporting

191

(1)

Grade and Progress Reports

191

(1)

Conferences with Parents

192

(1)

Assessment---Developmentally Responsive in Middle Schools

192

(2)

Keeping Current with Technology 7--1

193

(1)

Assessment---Issues

194

(3)

Criticisms and Negative Effects on Student Learning

194

(1)

Culture, Gender, and Other Forms of Diversity

194

(1)

Diversity Perspectives 7--1 Standards for Diverse Learners

195

(1)

Case Study 7--1 Young Adolescent Differences and Assessment

196

(1)

Multiple Grading Systems

197

(1)

Closing Remarks

197

(1)

Suggested Readings

197

(1)

Developing Your Portfolio

198

(1)

Managing Young Adolescents and Environments---Strategies and Techniques

199

(36)

Scenario---Westview Middle School Educators Tackle the School Environment

200

(1)

Overview

201

(1)

Objectives

201

(1)

Understanding Positive Middle School Learning Environments

202

(4)

Definition and Characteristics

203

(1)

The Need for Developmental Responsiveness

204

(1)

A Sense of Community

205

(1)

Rationale for Communities

205

(1)

Designing Positive Middle School Learning Environments

206

(2)

Theory into Practice 8--1 Building a Learning Community

206

(1)

Case Study 8--1 Creating a Positive School Environment at Westview

207

(1)

Classroom Management in the Middle School

208

(3)

Understanding Young Adolescents' Misbehaviors

209

(1)

Theory into Practice 8--2 Foundations of Middle School Classroom Management

210

(1)

Understanding Selected Classroom Management Theorists

211

(18)

Singular Models

214

(2)

Democratic and Cooperative Classrooms

216

(5)

Effective Teaching

221

(2)

Positiveness and Dignity

223

(6)

Developing a Personal Theory of Classroom Management

229

(3)

Keeping Current with Technology 8--1

230

(2)

Diversity Perspectives 8--1 Safety for Gay and Lesbian Students

232

(1)

Closing Remarks

232

(1)

Suggested Readings

233

(1)

Developing Your Portfolio

234

(1)

Part IV Guiding Students and Working with External Communities

235

(50)

Guiding Young Adolescents--Teachers and Counselors

237

(22)

Scenario---Kim Matusi and the Guidance Team

238

(1)

Overview

238

(1)

Objectives

239

(1)

Guidance in Middle Schools

239

(5)

Differences Between Elementary and Secondary Schools

240

(1)

Functions of Middle School Guidance Programs

241

(2)

Guidance for a Diverse Population

243

(1)

Diversity Perspectives 9--1 Working with Native Youth

244

(1)

Team and Collaborative Approaches to Guidance

244

(3)

Advantages of Teachers and Counselors Working Collaboratively

244

(1)

Coordinating Professionals' and Parents' Efforts

245

(2)

Advisor--Advisee Programs

247

(5)

Definition and Goals

247

(3)

Theory into Practice 9--1 Advisories: What Works and Does Not Work

250

(1)

Roles of Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators

250

(2)

Guidelines for Effective Advisory Programs

252

(1)

Advisory Plans

252

(4)

Theory into Practice 9--2 Sample Advisory Plan

253

(1)

Case Study 9--1 Lost Lake Develops an Advisor--Advisee Program

254

(2)

Need for Specialized Services

256

(1)

Keeping Current with Technology 9--1

256

(1)

Closing Remarks

257

(1)

Suggested Readings

257

(1)

Developing Your Portfolio

258

(1)

Parents, Families, and Community Members--Partners and Resources

259

(26)

Scenario---Encouraging Community Involvement

260

(1)

Overview

261

(1)

Objectives

261

(1)

Reengaging Parents and Families in Middle Schools

262

(4)

Rationale for Including Parents, Families, and Community Members

262

(1)

Disengagement and Reengagement

263

(1)

Obstacles to Reengagement

264

(1)

Cultural Considerations: Reengaging Parents and Families from Varying Cultural Backgrounds

264

(1)

Suggestions for Reengagement

265

(1)

Parents and Middle Schools

266

(1)

Diversity Perspectives 10--1 Multicultural Aspects of Parent Involvement

267

(1)

What Do Parents Want from Schools?

267

(1)

Parents' Concerns About Middle Schools

268

(1)

Parent--Teacher Conferences

269

(1)

Effective and Ongoing Communication

270

(7)

Widening the Scope of Parental Involvement

271

(1)

Essential Elements of Effective Programs

272

(1)

Theory into Practice 10--1 Involving Parents and Community in School Improvement

273

(1)

Involving Special Groups: Limited-English-Speaking Skills; Single Parents and Nontraditional Families; and Fathers

274

(2)

Keeping Current with Technology 10--1

276

(1)

Parent Education Programs for Parents of Young Adolescents

277

(4)

Publicity

277

(1)

Case Study 10--1 Seldon Way Implements Parent Education

278

(2)

Topics

280

(1)

Communities and Young Adolescents

281

(1)

Young Adolescents and Service Learning

281

(1)

Communities Serving Young Adolescents

282

(1)

Closing Remarks

282

(1)

Suggested Readings

283

(1)

Developing Your Portfolio

283

(2)

Epilogue Middle Schools of the Future

285

(10)

Middle Schools: The Beginning and Rationale

286

(1)

Documents, Position Papers, and Reports

286

(1)

Directions

287

(1)

Present Status

287

(1)

Young Adolescents

287

(3)

Recognition of the Developmental Period

287

(1)

Increasing Research Base

288

(1)

Contemporary Perspectives

288

(1)

Challenges to Middle Schools and Young Adolescents

289

(1)

Teaching in the Middle Schools---Challenges

290

(3)

Seeking Professional Preparation: Young Adolescents and Middle School Education

291

(1)

Committing to Teach Middle Schoolers

291

(1)

Serving as Advocates for Young Adolescents

292

(1)

Providing Developmentally Responsive Educational Experiences

292

(1)

Engaging in Research to Determine What Works

292

(1)

The Future

293

(2)

Push for Excellence

293

(1)

Collaborative Efforts---Administrators, Teachers, Teacher Educators, Parents, State Departments of Education, and the Community

293

(1)

A Time for Responsive Action

294

(1)

Glossary

295

(7)

References

302

(15)

Name Index

317

(6)

Subject Index

323

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