Synopses & Reviews
THE EXEMPLARY MIDDLE SCHOOL has been the standard in the field of middle school education for two decades. Its comprehensive coverage remains unparalleled, and the authors have included a multitude of rich, real-world illustrations of exemplary middle school practice. This Third Edition is also the most scholarly resource on middle school education on the market, with an impressive research base.
About the Author
Paul George is a well-respected scholar and one of the nation's leading authorities on middle schools. As a researcher, consultant, and teacher, he has, for many years, been actively involved in the search for effective middle school solutions. The late William Alexander was involved in middle level education for over 50 years. He initiated the first league of middle schools, and established the first program in middle school teacher education in the country at the University of Florida.
Table of Contents
1. The Middle School Student. 2. The Middle School Movement and Concept. 3. Middle School Curriculum. 4. Instruction. 5. Managing and Mentoring Middle Schoolers. 6. Interdisciplinary Team Organization. 7. Grouping Students in the Middle School. 8. Organizing Time and Space in the Middle School. 9. Planning and Evaluating the Exemplary Middle School. 10. Middle School Leadership.