Taking an eclectic approach, the book provides fundamental frameworks of middle school teaching from which future teachers can develop their own strategies and systems. This practical, hands-on, middle school methods book which on planning, implementing, and assessment. It contains a collection of nearly 100 ideas for motivating lessons, interdisciplinary teaching, transcultural studies, and student projects, as well as many sample assessment rubrics.
Key Benefit: This comprehensive guide strives to improve readers' competencies by providing fundamental frameworks from which future teachers can develop their own strategies and systems. Key Topics: In forming their essential, eclectic models for middle school teaching, the authors combine the best practices, most useful research findings, and richest of experiences.