Teaching in the Middle School

The exceptional feature of this book is that it covers both middle school concepts and the basic information needed to understand young adolescents, ages 10-14.

It provides the essential knowledge for middle school teaching including young adolescent development, organization, core and exploratory curricula, instructional strategies, and concepts.

Distinguished by its skillful blending of research and practice, it enables readers to move from theory to practice.

Chapter coverage explores how middle school educators provide culturally and gender responsive educational experiences for particular topics.

Discussion of the latest technology gives today's teachers access to the vast world of information and helps them take advantage of the rapidly changing technological advances.

Anecdotal accounts, case studies, and scenarios provide actual accounts of experiences with young adolescents and how middle school teachers have handled these situations and issues.