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Marjorie J. Kostelnik; Anne K. Soderman; Alice P. Whiren; Michelle L. Rupiper – Pearson, 2024
"Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum" emphasizes the how, what and why of curriculum development to help you create the most effective programs for young children ages 3 through 8. It's an all-in-one guide that brings together everything pre-service teachers need to implement an integrated, developmental approach to curriculum-based…
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Best Practices, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development
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Faulkner, Shawn A.; Howell, Penny B.; Cook, Chris M. – Current Issues in Middle Level Education, 2013
As more and more states make a commitment to specialized middle level teacher preparation, teacher education programs across the country must make the necessary adjustments to ensure middle level teachers are prepared to be successful. Unfortunately, individual state and institutional requirements often make this challenging and can result in…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Programs, Models, Position Papers, Best Practices
Blazer, Christie – Research Services, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, 2018
Researchers have found that middle school students undergo developmental changes that require unique educational structures and support. As a result, experts have suggested a number of specific strategies for organizing middle schools in order to best meet students' needs. This Information Capsule summarizes middle school redesign initiatives that…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Middle School Students, Educational Environment, Educational Change
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Felton, Kelsey Augst; Akos, Patrick – Educational Leadership, 2011
The transition from 2nd to 3rd grade has received little notice in education research--yet the authors' experience in elementary school counseling convinced them that most students undergo a seismic shift during this period. Third grade is not only the first year students will encounter standardized end-of-grade tests, but also a year in which…
Descriptors: Grade 3, Educational Research, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Best Practices