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Beware of the Pendulum. The Editor Reflects.
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Erb, Tom – Middle School Journal, 2001
Discusses the value of middle school reform involving interdisciplinary teaming, advisory programs, and developmentally appropriate practices, noting that true middle schools improve academic achievement and standardized test scores. Argues against a pendulum swing away from middle school reform and toward standards-based curriculum. (JPB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Change
Inclusive Therapeutic Preschool Programs for Young Children.
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Brown, William H. – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1995
Examines definitions, scope, and negative effects of child abuse and neglect. Recommends inclusive therapeutic preschool programs to address special needs of children with significant histories of child maltreatment. Identifies service coordination for families and integration of early education and related services as critical components of the…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Childhood Needs
The Relationship between Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education: Healthy Marriage or Family Feud?
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Bredekamp, Sue – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1993
This paper describes (1) common misconceptions about developmentally appropriate practices; (2) areas in which convergence between general and special early childhood education can be achieved; and (3) current collaborative efforts between the two disciplines (e.g., individually appropriate practices, emphasis on early intervention,…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Child Development, Cooperation, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Using Social Proclivity To Enhance Literacy Learning for Young Adolescents.
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Irvin, Judith L. – Childhood Education, 1997
Examines social aspects of literacy learning; presents some thoughts on reading development and literacy instruction. Suggests that teachers should promote literacy by incorporating students' interests in their activities. Developing chat rooms, posting messages on the Internet, and making a radio play for younger students all provide meaningful…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Clarifying the Developmental Perspective in Response to Carta, Schwartz, Atwater, and McConnell.
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Johnson, James E.; Johnson, Karen McChesney – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1992
This reaction paper offers evidence for the effectiveness of nondirective instructional models with special needs young children. The construct of "developmentally appropriate practice" is viewed as a working hypothesis and as a continuous variable, not a dichotomous variable. Relationships between early childhood education and early childhood…
Descriptors: Child Development, Developmental Continuity, Developmental Programs, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
When Affect Informs Instruction.
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Wood, Karen D.; Jones, Jeanneine P. – Childhood Education, 1997
Discusses instructional strategies that address five affective needs of middle school students: freedom of choice, appropriate peer interactions, instructional diversity, personal expression, and broadened perspectives. Suggests that when incorporated into existing curriculum and laced with relevant application, these strategies can lead to a…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Affection, Affective Behavior, Class Activities