Betwixt and between : understanding and meeting the social and emotional development needs of students during the middle school transition years / Nicholas D. Young and Christine N. Michael.

Other author Young, Nicholas D., 1967-
Other author Michael, Christine N.
Format Book
PublicationLanham : Rowan & Littlefield Education, a division of Rowman & Littlefield, [2014]
Copyright Date©2014
Descriptionviii, 108 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents 1. Social and Emotional Development during the Middle School Years: Theories and Educational Considerations / Frank E. Vargo and Nicholas D. Young -- 2. The Preadolescent and Adolescent Brain: Current Research and Understandings / Toni Sinelli-Nannen and Roberta Green -- 3. The Pivotal Years: How Educators Can Assist Students with the Tasks and Perils of Middle School / Richard D. Judah -- 4. Social Media and Middle School -- Age Development / Judith L. Klimkiewicz and Linda E. Denault -- 5. Middle School Parenting: Graduation Is Just around the Corner / John Super -- 6. Teaching at the Middle School Level: Best Practices and Considerations for Promoting Social and Emotional Development / Lynne M. Celli -- 7. "We've Got Each Other's Backs": Promoting Social-Emotional Development through Inclusive Leadership / Christine N. Michael -- 8. "If You Really Knew Me": An Effective, Middle School-Led Campaign to Stop Bullying / Virginia M. Wilkins -- 9. Expanding the Application of Response to Intervention Strategies to Address Social-Emotional Difficulties in Middle School / Jennifer S. Alexander and Nicholas D. Young.
Abstract Early adolescence is a time of tremendous change with the potential for positive development in the academic, social, and emotional domains; yet, often this age group struggles to adjust to the transition of middle school and the tasks that are required to be successful there.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
LCCN 2013042246
ISBN9781475808414 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN1475808410 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9781475808421 (pbk. : alk. paper)
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