Introduction to Middle Level Education, 4th edition

For middle school general methods courses.

An engaging, comprehensive introduction to the children, choices and challenges of teaching middle level education

Introduction to Middle Level Education models the ideals of middle level education in that it is both academically rigorous and developmentally responsive. It's academically rigorous because it includes a comprehensive body of knowledge, and developmentally responsive because it is written in an engaging, first-person voice by an experienced middle level teacher.

The 4th Edition includes a new chapter on promoting citizenship and civility in the middle grades, and enhanced discussions of 21st century knowledge and skill requirements.

Hallmark features of this title

• See How They Grow features allow readers to get to know 9 real students as they progress through 6th to 8th grade.
• Professional Practice features present real scenarios from the lives of the 9 focus teachers and 9 students. Accompanying questions mirror the Praxis II exams.
• Diversity issues are highlighted in each chapter.
• Extensive coverage on bullying, including the bully, the bullied, the bystander and cyberbullying.
• Social media teaching and learning strategies and Common Core State Standards content are integrated throughout the text.
• Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) Teacher Preparation Standards are addressed in context to reinforce the standards for teacher candidates and to help programs demonstrate their standards adherence.

New and updated features of this title

• NEW: Making the Teaching and Learning Connection letters from outstanding teachers and middle-level leaders are included in every chapter. Each letter illustrates a strategy, style, or personal ethos the educator uses to foster a healthy, supportive learning environment.
• NEW: Chapter 11, “Citizenship and Civility in the Middle Grades,” explores the ways that teacher candidates can help teach citizenship, civic engagement, and civility in their classrooms. Topics include civic knowledge and skills across the curriculum, current events, elections, global citizenship skills and civic skills related to the Common Core.
• NEW: Concepts and emphases have been added to each chapter, including middle level education philosophy (Ch. 1), social-emotional learning (SEL) (Ch. 2), executive function (Ch. 2), issues revolving around gender and gender identity, including dilemmas involved with childhood gender nonconformity and transgender youth (Ch. 3), substance abuse (Ch. 4), the necessity of sleep (Ch. 4), common planning time (Ch. 5) memory capacity (Ch. 6), neuroscience research (Ch. 7), formative assessment, common assessments and more.