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Curriculum Issues for Middle-Level Schools.
Toepfer, Conrad F., Jr. – National Forum: Phi Kappa Phi Journal, 1987
The role of the middle schools in promoting adolescent development and the areas in which the curriculum can help children make the difficult and critical transition from childhood to adolescence are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Needs
Curricular Design for the Early Adolescent.
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Caissy, Gail A. – Music Educators Journal, 1985
Teaching music to the early adolescent is a challenging and sometimes difficult task. Characteristics of early adolescence are described, and reasons why some middle level music programs are not effective are discussed. Tips for tailoring instruction to this age group are presented. (RM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Middle Schools Are Communities of Many Voices.
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Jones, M. Gail; Brader-Araje, Laura – Middle School Journal, 1999
Describes educational and philosophical foundations of the Carolina Friends Middle School, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, which blends a conception of adolescent development with Quaker beliefs to create a community that values contributions of young people and the ideals of cooperation, responsibility, and communication. Considers the school as a…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Beliefs, Curriculum Design, Educational Environment
Social Studies Goals in the Middle Grades.
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Martorella, Peter H. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1980
Developmental characteristics of students in middle schools (grades 5-8) are detailed and a social studies curriculum tailored to their particular needs is outlined. (JMF)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides
Achieving Excellence through the Middle Level Curriculum.
National Association of Secondary School Principals, Reston, VA. – 1993
High expectations and appropriate standards for learning and achievement are important to any curriculum plan. The need for curriculum to meet developmental needs is particularly important for middle-level students. Middle-level students are unlike any other age group and are internally varied. Not all middle-level students need the same things at…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Individual Differences
Revisiting Developmentally Appropriate Middle Level Schools.
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Manning, M. Lee – Childhood Education, 2002
Revisits the middle-level school movement. Provides an overview of young adolescents' development, offers representative examples of developmentally appropriate practices, and looks at progress educators have made as well challenges encountered. Emphasizes the importance of understanding physical, pychosocial, and cognitive development in young…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Design
Balancing Act: Student-Centered and Subject-Centered Instruction.
Schurr, Sandra – Schools in the Middle, 1996
Argues that the middle school philosophy must address physical, psychological, intellectual, social, moral, and ethical needs of young adolescents. Presents 10 different methods of instruction that teachers can utilize to meet students' needs in order to make learning more productive and to balance student-centered and subject-centered…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescent Development, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Design