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Peer reviewedBolanos, Patricia Miller – NASSP Bulletin, 1996
An Indianapolis magnet middle school is successfully using mental models and multiple intelligences theory to guide collaborative professional development and equitable education. A curriculum originally developed for gifted and talented students is now accessible to all students. The program draws upon students' individual strengths across all…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Equal Education, Gifted, Individual Differences
Download full textMaksimowicz, Michelle L. – 1993
This booklet focuses on understanding authentic learning and assessment practices and their effect on students and teachers at the middle level. After an examination of what is meant by authentic learning, five guidelines are suggested for use in selecting authentic content for middle level students. Specifically, authentic materials: (1) should…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Continuous Progress Plan, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Design
Peer reviewedReiff, Judith C. – Childhood Education, 1997
Examines the application of Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences at the middle school level. Suggests that planning, teaching and assessment should be based upon learner's individual needs and intelligences, aiming to help develop particular intelligences and strengthen the existing ones. Proposes several learning activities for…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style
