Descriptor
Author
| Brazee, Ed | 1 |
| Curtain, Helena | 1 |
| Gennaro, Eugene D. | 1 |
| Karr-Kidwell, PJ | 1 |
| Merenbloom, Elliot Y. | 1 |
| Pesola, Carol Ann Bjornstad | 1 |
| Reynolds, Richard Kent | 1 |
| Ritterhoff, Claire E. | 1 |
| Tobin, Robert I. | 1 |
Publication Type
Education Level
Audience
| Administrators | 2 |
| Practitioners | 2 |
| Teachers | 2 |
Location
| Massachusetts (Boston) | 1 |
| North Carolina | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedGennaro, Eugene D. – School Science and Mathematics, 1982
It is noted there are few reported studies on programs that focus on parents and their middle-school children learning science together. Details of a zoo course are provided as well as data from a survey designed to find out what other courses could be taught in a similar manner. (MP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Middle Schools, Parent Child Relationship, Program Design
Download full textBrazee, Ed – 2000
Middle schools embrace exploration as a guiding principle across the school curriculum. Noting that the research on exploratory courses is sparse, this digest discusses what is known about exploratory curriculum in middle schools. The digest first looks at the role of exploratory curriculum, pointing out that the purpose of exploratory courses is…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Core Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Discovery Learning
Merenbloom, Elliot Y.; Ritterhoff, Claire E. – 1980
The faculty of a middle school has constructed a model of a reading program, using components of other programs at other grade levels. The elements of the model include basal reading, teaching reading in the content areas, and individualized reading. The strengths of these components depend on teachers' understanding of learning theory and…
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Content Area Reading, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Reynolds, Richard Kent; Karr-Kidwell, PJ – 1996
Extracurricular activities have enhanced the lives of students through the years and continue to provide students with additional skills they need to succeed in school and life. This paper offers an extensive literature review of the effect of extracurricular activities on student development and offers a plan for extending successful…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Extracurricular Activities, Middle Schools
Tobin, Robert I.; And Others – 1976
Information is provided in this report on existing career-related resources in Boston, and on what can be done to further the implementation of career exploration programs. Section 1 provides the historical and policy context for the information, analyses and recommendations. Section 2 describes national developments and strategies for…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Exploration, Comprehensive Programs, Curriculum Development
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1991
This guide is the third publication in a series designed to help school districts in North Carolina implement effective second language programs in the middle grades, building on existing elementary programs and connecting with established secondary school programs. The guide first explains the rationale for including second languages in the…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies, Instructional Materials
Curtain, Helena; Pesola, Carol Ann Bjornstad – 1994
This book is designed as both a methods text and practical guide for school districts and teachers involved in foreign language instruction at the elementary and middle school levels (grades K-8). Its primary concern is with majority-language speakers and with beginning-level classes. Brief introductory sections outline key concepts for success.…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Education, Curriculum Design
