The Exemplary Middle School

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Author: Paul S. George

ISBN-10: 0534539483

ISBN-13: 9780534539481

Category: Middle School Education

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Aimed at students and professionals involved in middle school education, this textbook describes some of the most effective strategies and practices of more than 100 exemplary middle schools. A sampling of topics includes the history of the middle school movement, identification of "at risk" students, alternative methods of grouping students, and the challenges of standards-based reform. The third edition also features new discussion questions and class and individual activities. Annotation c. Book News, Inc.,Portland, OR

PrefaceCh. 1The Middle School Student1Ch. 2The Middle School Movement and Concept38Ch. 3Middle School Curriculum73Ch. 4Instruction151Ch. 5Managing and Mentoring Middle Schoolers225Ch. 6Interdisciplinary Team Organization301Ch. 7Grouping Students in the Middle School365Ch. 8Organizing Time and Space in the Middle School435Ch. 9Planning and Evaluating the Exemplary Middle School500Ch. 10Middle School Leadership555References591Roster of Middle Schools605Author Index611Subject Index615