ED427847 PS027331
Title: What Current Research Says to the Middle Level Practitioner.
Author(s): Irvin, Judith L., Ed.
Author Affiliation: National Middle School Association, Columbus,
OH.(BBB21055)
Pages: 361
Publication Date: 1997
ISBN: 1-56090-120-9
Available from: EDRS Price MF01/PC15 Plus Postage.
Availability: National Middle School Association, 2600 Corporate Exchange
Drive, Suite 370, Columbus, OH 43231; phone: 800-528-NMSA; fax: 614-895-4750
(NMSA Stock No. 1244).
Language: English
Document Type: Book (010); Information Analysis (070)
Geographic Source: U.S.; Ohio
Journal Announcement: RIEJUL1999
This volume
provides recent research findings on important topics related to
the still-expanding middle school movement. They are divided into
seven parts, addressing teaching/learning, curriculum, teacher education,
social context, organization, leaderships, and issues and future
directions. Following an introduction to middle level education
research, by Irvin and Hough, the chapters are: (1) "Young
Adolescent Development" (Eccles and Wigfield); (2) "Enhancing
Self-Concept/Self-Esteem in Young Adolescents" (Lipka); (3)
"Motivation and Middle School Students" (Anderman and
Midgley); (4) "The Effects of Interdisciplinary Teaming on
Teachers and Students" (Arhar); (5) "Teaching with Time
on Your Side: Developing Long-Term Relationships in Schools"
(McLaughlin and Doda); (6) "Middle Level Discipline and Young
Adolescents: Making the Connection" (Bennett); (7) "Ability
Grouping: Issues of Equity and Effectiveness" (Mills); (8)
"Differing Perspectives, Common Ground: The Middle School and
Gifted Education Relationship" (Rosselli); (9) "Inclusion"
(Hines and Johnston); (10) "A Multifaceted Approach to Teaching
Limited Proficiency Students" (VanNess and Platt); (11) "Assessment"
(Stowell and McDaniel); (12) "Middle Level Competitive Sports
Programs" (Swaim and McEwin); (13) "Middle Level Curriculum's
Serendipitous History" (Toepfer); (14) "Effects of Integrative
Curriculum and Instruction" (Vars); (15) "Curriculum for
Whom?" (Brazee); (16) "Curriculum for What? The Search
for Curriculum Purposes for Middle Level Students" (Beane);
(17) "Current Issues and Research in Middle Level Curriculum:
On Conversations, Semantics, and Roots" (Powell and Faircloth);
(18) "Middle Level Teacher Preparation and Licensure"
(McEwin and Dickinson); (19) "Multicultural Issues in Middle
Level Teacher Education" (Hart); (20) "Improving Urban
Schools: Developing the Talents of Students Placed at Risk"
(Mac Iver and Plank); (21) "Service Learning and Young Adolescent
Development: A Good Fit" (Schine); (22) "Home-School Partnerships:
A Critical Link" (Brough); (23) "Organizational Trends
and Practices in Middle Level Schools" (Valentine and Whitaker);
(24) "A Bona Fide Middle School: Programs, Policy, Practice,
and Grade Span Configurations" (Hough); (25) "Components
of Effective Teams" (Trimble); (26) "Transition into and
out of Middle School" (Mizelle and Mullins); (27) "Collaboration
and Teacher Empowerment: Implications for School Leaders" (Clark
and Clark); (28) "Women in Leadership Roles" (Clark and
Clark); (29) "The Middle Level Principalship" (Valentine,
Trimble, and Whitaker); and (30) "Setting a Research Agenda"
(Hough and Irvin). Each chapter contains references. (HTH)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping; *Adolescent Development; Adolescents;
Classroom Techniques; *Curriculum Development; Discipline Policy;
Educational Environment; Educational Philosophy; Educational Research;
Gifted; Higher Education; Inclusive Schools; Interdisciplinary Approach;
Intermediate Grades; Junior High Schools; *Middle School Students;
Middle School Teachers; *Middle Schools; Motivation; *School Organization;
Self Esteem; Student Evaluation; *Teacher Education; Teaching Methods;
Team Teaching; Urban Schools
