middle school teaching

Presents a rationale for using Socratic circles in the classroom as a strategy for turning students into critical consumers of all forms of literacy, explains the the processes and procedures of Socratic circles, shows an example of a Socratic circle in action, and describes extension and follow-up activities, and methods of assessment.

Describes ten student archetypes middle and high school teachers are likely to encounter in the course of their careers, and offers advice on how best to respond to their general behaviors and needs.

Presents one hundred eighty-eight strategies to help teachers and administrators understand the basic reasons for disruptive and distracting behavior among middle and high school students.

Offers advice on how to meet the challenges of teaching middle-level students, describing strategies for creating a culture of learning, fostering student achievement through innovative and accomplished practice, and extending professional practices.

Describes strategies designed to help teachers create lessons that can be accommodated to the learning styles and needs of varied student populations in grades six through twelve, and includes samples of differentiated learning experiences from multiple subjects.