LibGuides: EDUC 365 Teaching in the Middle: Middle Grades Research

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Research Topics in Middle Grades

The Middle School Mind by Sharon Neuman; Richard M. Marshall
Call Number: HQ796 .M32 2012
ISBN: 9781610485852
Publication Date: 2011-12-16
Middle school for middle schoolers -- Middle schoolers: ages twelve to fourteen -- Adolescent brains -- Identity formation -- Unusual choices they make -- Predicaments they get themselves into -- As a group they want to be heard -- Relating to peers and others -- The gifted teen's adventurous nature -- Academic challenges -- Socially they struggle at times -- Emotional episodes and psychological concerns -- Powerful points from middle schoolers -- Reflections.
Not Much Just Chillin' by Linda Perlstein
Call Number: HQ796 .P46157 2004
ISBN: 0345475763
Publication Date: 2004-08-31
"Includes a discussion guide featuring a conversation with the author"--P. [4] of cover.
Slices of Life: managing dilemmas in middle grades teaching : case studies for professional development by David Mandzuk; Shelley Hasinoff
ISBN: 9781560902393
Publication Date: 2010-08-01
Common Planning Time in Middle Level Schools (E-book) by Steven B. Mertens (Editor); Jr. Anfara (Editor); Micki M. Caskey (Editor)
ISBN: 9781623961022
Publication Date: 2012-10-01
Learning Station Models for Middle Grades by Nancy J. Kolodziej
Call Number: LB1623.5 .K65 2010
ISBN: 9781560902362
Publication Date: 2010-02-01

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Adolescent Development

Sowing the Seeds of Character by Judd Kruger Levingston
Call Number: LC268 .L46 2009
ISBN: 9780313351914
Publication Date: 2009-06-01
Although adolescents roll their eyes at adult platitudes, they love to grapple with sticky moral issues, and they value teachers who nurture their growth as moral decision-makers. Instead of offering sermons, precepts, and prescriptions, educators can most effectively instill moral intelligence through example, critical thinking and role-playing exercises, and real-world applications outside the classroom.
Cool Connections with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy by Laurie Seiler
ISBN: 9781843106180
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Cool Connections is a ten-session early intervention program aimed at children aged 9-14. The program is based on a cognitive behavioural approach which aims to encourage self-esteem, social skills and well being, and prevent anxiety and depression, in children and adolescents.
Understanding Youth by Michael J. Nakkula; Eric Toshalis
Call Number: HQ796 .N25 2006
ISBN: 1891792318
Publication Date: 2006-11-01
The construction of adolescence -- Identity in context -- Risk taking and creativity -- Flow and possibility development -- Relational identity and relationship development -- Gender identity development -- Racial identity development -- Ethnic identity development -- Developing a sexual identity orientation -- Faith and the development of ultimate meaning -- School-to-career transitions -- The educational ecology of adolescent development.