Introduction to Middle School - Softcover

Powell, Sara D.

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9780130600905: Introduction to Middle School

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130600903 ISBN 13: 9780130600905

Publisher: Pearson, 2004

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This fresh, new book presents a comprehensive introduction to the children, the choices, and the challenges of teaching middle school. Writing in the first person, the author, an experienced middle school teacher, examines the full range of middle school topics, from the development and diversity of middle school learners, to the structures, curriculum, and environment of the school itself. Engaging vignettes and photos of teachers and students bring topics to life, while boxed NMSA performance standards relate to each chapter's content. The resulting book offers a comprehensive body of knowledge that emphasizes academic rigor while speaking to pre-service teachers in a voice that invites new teachers into this field.

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"The author writes clearly, even about complex subjects. The chapters seem to flow together well. ...The Professional Practice and activities are effective and thoughtful." ― Sara Delano-Moore, Ph.D., University of Kentucky

"A strength ...is the authors ability to take material that could be very dry and scientific and approach it in a way that enables the reader to understand ...in a personal and very real-world way." ― Cathy J. Siebert, Ph.D., Ball State University

"I can hardly wait until this is published. ...If this book were currently available, I would adopt it." ― Bob M. Drake, University of Cincinnati

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What the reviewers are saying about Introduction to Middle School...

"The author writes clearly, even about complex subjects. The chapters seem to flow together well...The Professional Practice and activities are effective and thoughtful."

- Sara Delano-Moore, Ph.D., University of Kentucky

"A strength...is the author's ability to take material that could be very dry and scientific and approach it in a way that enables the reader to understand...in a personal and very real-world way."

- Cathy J. Siebert, Ph.D., Ball State University

"I can hardly wait until this is published...If this book were currently available, I would adopt it."

- Bob M. Drake, University of Cincinnati

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