The Essential Middle School, 4th Edition

Jon W. Wiles; Joseph C. Bondi; Michele T. Wiles

ISBN 10: 0131195964 / ISBN 13: 9780131195967

Published by Pearson, 2006

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Synopsis:

Sound research-based strategies have made The Essential Middle School a must-have resource inservice middle school teachers for years. Now with even more applications in the planning and management sections , written by a practicing teacher, readers can easily see how research-based strategies can be applied in today's classrooms. Emphasis on new technologies and Internet resources are included, as well, making this a valuable resource for instructors and students alike.

 

• Strong emphasis on curricular, instructional and organizational issues of middle schools―How these affect teachers and learners, and less emphasis on the design, and development of middle schools.

  • Better prepares teachers to understand the curriculum and the instructional issues of middle schools, which is where teachers live.

• Thorough coverage of the role of technology in today's middle schools.

  • Inservice teachers' awareness and acceptance of the presence and impact of technology on classroom operations is brought into focus through this coverage.

• Thorough discussion of curriculum standards―The role of standards in teaching and learning in the middle school.

  • Practicing teachers gain an understanding of the impact of standards in their classroom lives and how to address these standards.

• Up to date demographics―Affecting middle schools and the impact of demographics on instruction.

  • New teachers can gain understanding of their students and learn how to individualize instruction for the variety of students they will teach.

• Coverage of the role of parents' involvement in their middle student's learning.

  • Inservice teachers are enlightened to how they can incorporate parent presence in the educational experiences of their students.

Synopsis: For courses in Middle School Curriculum. This long-running text is focused on the curriculum and instruction aspects of middle grades education. It is a virtual "how to" guide written by experienced middle grade educators. The text relies heavily on relevant research to guide practice prescriptions. The addition of a classroom teacher as a co-author in this edition means that the sections dealing with planning and management are practical. Emphasis on new technologies and Internet resources are included, as well, making this a valuable resource for instructors and students alike.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Essential Middle School, 4th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 4th Edition