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Direct linkMertens, Gillian E.; Mundorf, Jon; Bainter, Taylor; Bourn, John; Kohnen, Angela M. – Middle School Journal, 2021
In this article, we describe a collaboratively developed information literacy curriculum that was embedded into three core 8th grade subjects: Algebra, American History, and English Language Arts. The curriculum was rooted in the concept of generalist literacy and supported students as they developed their curiosity, skepticism, commitment to…
Descriptors: Identification (Psychology), Information Literacy, Interdisciplinary Approach, Curriculum Development
Jansen, Katie; Kiefer, Sarah M. – Middle School Journal, 2020
Effective educators value young adolescents, are prepared to teach them, and are knowledgeable about this age group. Middle level educators' understanding of adolescent brain development and developmentally responsive teaching strategies can help to support all adolescents' cognitive and social-emotional development in school. This article…
Descriptors: Early Adolescents, Middle School Students, Cognitive Development, Social Development
Alley, Kathleen M. – Middle School Journal, 2019
The decline in middle school students' motivation and engagement during young adolescence remains a concern for educators, administrators, and educational researchers. This article draws on the philosophies of providing the appropriate person-environment fit and meeting students' basic psychological needs to enhance teaching and learning. These…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Personal Autonomy, Student Motivation, Learner Engagement
Cook, Chris M.; Faulkner, Shawn A.; Howell, Penny B. – Middle School Journal, 2016
While "This We Believe" (NMSA, 2010b) certainly advocates for a rigorous, challenging academic environment for middle grades students, it also strongly suggests the education of young adolescents includes three additional "essential attributes" (p. 14). A middle school education should be developmentally responsive, empowering,…
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Middle School Students, Equal Education, Educational Practices
Peer reviewedSwaim, John H.; McEwin, C. Kenneth; Irvin, Judith L. – Middle School Journal, 1998
Discusses the need for developmentally responsive middle level competitive sports programs that include awareness of sports injuries, psychological considerations, attrition in sports, and family pressures for students to become college and professional athletes. (JPB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Curriculum Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedAnfara, Vincent A., Jr.; Waks, Leonard – Middle School Journal, 2001
Argues that developmentally appropriate knowledge-in-use may be academically rigorous even when it does not mimic the more adult-like academic disciplines. Considers the creation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and ways to measure the academic rigor of learning outcomes without relying upon achievement tests grounded in academic…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Theories
Peer reviewedClark, Sally N.; Clark, Donald C. – Middle School Journal, 2001
Discusses two challenges facing middle level leaders in their efforts to emphasize curriculum and instruction: creating and maintaining high-quality developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction in an era of standards-based reform and high-stakes accountability, and assisting teachers in making the changes in their classrooms that will…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Administrative Policy, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role
