Irvin, Judith L., Ed. This book addresses the critical issues of curriculum and instruction as they pertain to the restructuring of middle-level education. The first part deals with developing a sense of identity both with the middle-school movement and with young adolescents. Part 3 examines issues in developing a sense of relevance for students through appropriate curriculum, instruction, grouping practices, and evaluation procedures. Part 4 examines ways to develop a support system for continued improvement through teacher preparation and research efforts.
References accompany each chapter.
A name and subject index is included.