Teaching Young Adolescents: A Guide to Methods and Resources » (4th Edition)

Everything future teachers of young adolescents need to know is here—covered thoroughly, and presented in a down-to-earth manner that emphasizes the practical as well as the theoretical.. These authors encourage future teachers to take an eclectic approach to teaching, one that actively engages the adolescent in his or her own learning and gives every student an equal chance to participate, learn, grow, and succeed. A wealth of examples and exercises model the book's tenets; while the authors' keen understanding of their subject keeps content to-the-point. Coverage includes the characteristics of young adolescents, planning for their instruction, implementing instruction, and assessing their learning. For professionals in the field of teaching.

PART I: INTRODUCTION TO MIDDLE LEVEL TEACHING AND LEARNING.

 1. Today's Middle Level Schools.

 2. Celebrating and Building Upon the Diverse Characteristics and Needs of Young Adolescents.

 3. The Expectations, Responsibilities, and Facilitating Behaviors of a Middle Level Teacher.

PART II: PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION.

 4. Planning the Classroom Learning Environment.

 5. Curriculum Planning.

 6. Preparing an Instructional Plan.

PART III: STRATEGIES, AIDS, MEDIA, AND RESOURCES FOR EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION.

 7. Using Questioning for Teaching and Learning.

 8. Using Grouping and Assignments for Positive Interaction and Quality Learning.

 9. Using Teacher Talk, Demonstrations, Thinking, Inquiry, and Games.

10. Using Media and Other Instructional Aids and Resources.

PART IV: ASSESSMENT AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

11. Assessing and Reporting Student Achievement.

12. Assessing Teaching Effectiveness and Continued Professional Development.

Glossary.

Name Index.

Subject Index.