The sections are tied together as these three experts look at how best middle schools can meet the needs of their students. She includes a discussion of what may be incorporated into teacher advisory programs as well as a common sense approach to the mechanics of implementing an advisory program. This videotape is a must for those considering an advisory program. The best teachers are the ones who never forget what it is like to be a student and make their students feel special. They must also like young adolescents, like teaching and like life.
Teachers make all of the other professions possible.
The necessary characteristics of a successful teacher are illustrated and explained in Connors' motivating style. Tom Erb discusses how to develop and maintain effective interdisciplinary teams in the middle school. He points out 11 traps that can occur when building teams and gives tips on how to overcome these roadblocks. Teams must be carefully organized and priority must be given to teaming for them to be successful. Erb gives many suggestions for starting and keeping effective teams.