An updated edition of the comprehensive introduction to the rapidly growing area of middle schooling, for teachers, teacher education students and school administrators.
The middle years of schooling are increasingly recognised as a crucial stage in students' lives, one that has significant consequences for ongoing educational success. International research indicates that young adolescents benefit from programs designed especially for their needs.
Teaching Middle Years offers a systematic overview of the philosophy, principles and issues in middle schooling. It includes contributions from academics and school-based practitioners on intellectual and emotional development in early adolescence, pedagogy, curriculum and assessment of middle years students. This second edition is fully revised to reflect the latest research findings. It includes new chapters on students with diverse needs, school partnerships with families and community, and effective team teaching. Also new to this edition is a chapter that brings middle schooling concepts to life by providing real examples of reform in action.
Written for teachers, student teachers, education leaders and policy makers, Teaching Middle Years is an essential resource for anyone involved in educating young adolescents.
History
Chapter number
15
Pagination
254-268
ISBN-13
9781742371917
Edition
2
Language
eng
Publication classification
B1.1 Book chapter, B Book chapter
Copyright notice
2010, The Authors
Extent
20
Editor/Contributor(s)
Pendergast D, Bahr N
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Place of publication
Crows Nest, N.S.W.
Title of book
Teaching middle years: rethinking curriculum, pedagogy and assessment