Promoting a successful transition to middle school / / Patrick Akos, J. Allen Queen, Christopher Lineberry |
Autore | Akos Patrick |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York : , : Routledge, , 2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (136 p.) |
Disciplina | 373.236 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
LineberryChristopher
QueenJ. Allen |
Collana | Eye On Education Book |
Soggetto topico |
Middle school education - United States
Articulation (Education) - United States Student adjustment - United States Academic achievement - United States |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-315-85259-4
1-317-91915-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
""Cover""; ""Title Page""; ""Copyright Page""; ""Table of Contents""; ""Dedication and Acknowledgements""; ""About the Authors""; ""1 An Overview of School Transitions""; ""Communication and Planning""; ""A Snapshot of Transition Issues""; ""Kindergarten""; ""Middle School""; ""High School""; ""College/University""; ""Exceptional Children""; ""Summary and Looking Ahead""; ""References""; ""2 The Developmental Transition of Starting Middle School""; ""Traditional Developmental Theory""; ""Physical Development in Puberty""; ""Identity Development""; ""The Emergence of Abstract Thought""
""Moral and Emotional Development""""Contemporary Developmental Research""; ""References""; ""3 The Systemic and Ecological Transition in Starting Middle School""; ""Maturing Parent-Child Relationships""; ""Intense Peer Relationships""; ""School Ecology Changes""; ""Physical Environment""; ""Schedule""; ""Classroom and Curricular Experience""; ""Teacher Relationships""; ""Creating a Developmentally Appropriate Context""; ""Summary""; ""References""; ""4 Important Themes in the Transition into Middle School""; ""Perceptions: Student, Parent, and Teacher""; ""Student Perceptions"" ""Parent and Teacher Perceptions""""Practitioner Implications of Perception Research""; ""Outcomes""; ""Factors Related to School Transitions""; ""Individual Factors""; ""School Environment""; ""Family and Peer Environments""; ""Summary""; ""Using Thematic Frames for School Transitions""; ""Interventions and Programs""; ""Implications""; ""References""; ""5 Activities and Strategies for Implementing Transition Programs""; ""Paving the Way for Transition""; ""Form a Transition Committee""; ""Visit the Feeder/Receiving Schools""; ""Host an Open House for Parents and Students"" ""Establish a Buddy System or Ambassador Program for Students and Parents""""Offer a Shadow Day""; ""Maintain Contact During the Summer""; ""Once the School Year Starts""; ""Other Suggestions""; ""Fledgling Redhawk Program""; ""References""; ""6 How Educators Can Ease the Transition""; ""The Role of the Central Office""; ""The Role of the School Principal""; ""The Role of the School Counselor""; ""The Role of the Classroom Teacher""; ""Classroom Teachers as Agents of Socialization""; ""References""; ""References"" |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910460997703321 |
Akos Patrick | ||
New York : , : Routledge, , 2013 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Promoting a successful transition to middle school / / Patrick Akos, J. Allen Queen, Christopher Lineberry |
Autore | Akos Patrick |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York : , : Routledge, , 2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (136 p.) |
Disciplina | 373.236 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
LineberryChristopher
QueenJ. Allen |
Collana | Eye On Education Book |
Soggetto topico |
Middle school education - United States
Articulation (Education) - United States Student adjustment - United States Academic achievement - United States |
ISBN |
1-315-85259-4
1-317-91915-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
""Cover""; ""Title Page""; ""Copyright Page""; ""Table of Contents""; ""Dedication and Acknowledgements""; ""About the Authors""; ""1 An Overview of School Transitions""; ""Communication and Planning""; ""A Snapshot of Transition Issues""; ""Kindergarten""; ""Middle School""; ""High School""; ""College/University""; ""Exceptional Children""; ""Summary and Looking Ahead""; ""References""; ""2 The Developmental Transition of Starting Middle School""; ""Traditional Developmental Theory""; ""Physical Development in Puberty""; ""Identity Development""; ""The Emergence of Abstract Thought""
""Moral and Emotional Development""""Contemporary Developmental Research""; ""References""; ""3 The Systemic and Ecological Transition in Starting Middle School""; ""Maturing Parent-Child Relationships""; ""Intense Peer Relationships""; ""School Ecology Changes""; ""Physical Environment""; ""Schedule""; ""Classroom and Curricular Experience""; ""Teacher Relationships""; ""Creating a Developmentally Appropriate Context""; ""Summary""; ""References""; ""4 Important Themes in the Transition into Middle School""; ""Perceptions: Student, Parent, and Teacher""; ""Student Perceptions"" ""Parent and Teacher Perceptions""""Practitioner Implications of Perception Research""; ""Outcomes""; ""Factors Related to School Transitions""; ""Individual Factors""; ""School Environment""; ""Family and Peer Environments""; ""Summary""; ""Using Thematic Frames for School Transitions""; ""Interventions and Programs""; ""Implications""; ""References""; ""5 Activities and Strategies for Implementing Transition Programs""; ""Paving the Way for Transition""; ""Form a Transition Committee""; ""Visit the Feeder/Receiving Schools""; ""Host an Open House for Parents and Students"" ""Establish a Buddy System or Ambassador Program for Students and Parents""""Offer a Shadow Day""; ""Maintain Contact During the Summer""; ""Once the School Year Starts""; ""Other Suggestions""; ""Fledgling Redhawk Program""; ""References""; ""6 How Educators Can Ease the Transition""; ""The Role of the Central Office""; ""The Role of the School Principal""; ""The Role of the School Counselor""; ""The Role of the Classroom Teacher""; ""Classroom Teachers as Agents of Socialization""; ""References""; ""References"" |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910797257603321 |
Akos Patrick | ||
New York : , : Routledge, , 2013 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Student transitions from middle to high school : improving achievement and creating a safer environment / / J. Allen Queen |
Autore | Queen J. Allen |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2002, 2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (224 p.) |
Disciplina | 224 |
Collana | An eye on education book |
Soggetto topico |
Articulation (Education) - United States
Middle school education - United States Education, Secondary - United States Student adjustment - United States |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-138-47274-3
1-315-85274-8 1-317-91961-0 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Acknowledgements; About the Author; Table of Contents; Queen's Twelve Factors for Successful Transitions; 1 From Middle School to High School; Two Different Types of Transitions; The General Impact of Student Transitions; The Schools and Transitions; The Negative Consequences of the Eight-to Ninth-Grade Transitions; The Impact of the Dropout on the Individual and Society; Responding to a Rapidly Changing National and Global Society; Student Concerns During Transitions; Parental Concerns During Transitions; 2 The Role of Educators Must Change
The Role of the Central OfficeThe Role of the Principal; Classroom Teachers as Instructional Leaders; Classroom Teachers as Agents of Socialization; Roles of Educators in Transitioning Students to High School; Teachers Can Provide Direct Assistance; Strategies Teachers Can Consider Using; A Successful Transition; Nine Principles to Abide By; 3 Improving Transitions for Increased Student Achievement; More Transitions Equal More Achievement Loss; Reasons for Achievement Loss During the Transition; Advice for Parents; The Relationship of Academic and Social Outcomes Effects of Transition ProgramsSpecific Research on Student Transition; Steps and Ideas to Improve Academic Achievement Through a Transition Program; 4 Examining Exemplar Programs Throughout the United States; Counseling Centered Programs; Orientation Programs; Programs for Special Student Populations; Systemic Change; 5 Developing an Effective Transitional Plan for the Local School System; IMPACT: Introducing Model Power for Achievement in Constructed Transitions; 6 Defining the Problem; Societal Costs of School Violence; Societal Factors Resulting in Violent Students and Victims School Efforts in the Prevention of School Violence7 Reducing Teacher, Student, and Parent Fears; Transition to High School; Peer Support Program; Parent Involvement; Training; 8 Responsibility and Civility; Positive Effects of Teaching Responsibility and Civility; Consequences of Excluding Responsibility and Civility Instruction; Strategies for Teaching Responsibility and Civility; Programs and Models Promoting Responsibility and Civility; School Spirit Activities and Service Projects; Role of the Principal; Impact on Student Achievement and Behavior Removing the Bully Factor from Transitions9 Ninth-Grade Transitions and Improvements; Discipline and Transitions; Violence Prevention Programs; 10 Examining Exemplar Programs; 11 Developing and Effective Transitional Plan for the Local School System; 12 Games and Activities for Students; 13 Games and Activities for Teachers and Staff Development; Appendix A Queen's Twelve Factors for Successful Transitions; Appendix B Surveys, Tips, and Related Resources; References |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910453398803321 |
Queen J. Allen | ||
London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2002, 2013 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Student transitions from middle to high school : improving achievement and creating a safer environment / / J. Allen Queen |
Autore | Queen J. Allen |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2002, 2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (224 p.) |
Disciplina | 224 |
Collana | An eye on education book |
Soggetto topico |
Articulation (Education) - United States
Middle school education - United States Education, Secondary - United States Student adjustment - United States |
ISBN |
1-317-91960-2
1-138-47274-3 1-315-85274-8 1-317-91961-0 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Acknowledgements; About the Author; Table of Contents; Queen's Twelve Factors for Successful Transitions; 1 From Middle School to High School; Two Different Types of Transitions; The General Impact of Student Transitions; The Schools and Transitions; The Negative Consequences of the Eight-to Ninth-Grade Transitions; The Impact of the Dropout on the Individual and Society; Responding to a Rapidly Changing National and Global Society; Student Concerns During Transitions; Parental Concerns During Transitions; 2 The Role of Educators Must Change
The Role of the Central OfficeThe Role of the Principal; Classroom Teachers as Instructional Leaders; Classroom Teachers as Agents of Socialization; Roles of Educators in Transitioning Students to High School; Teachers Can Provide Direct Assistance; Strategies Teachers Can Consider Using; A Successful Transition; Nine Principles to Abide By; 3 Improving Transitions for Increased Student Achievement; More Transitions Equal More Achievement Loss; Reasons for Achievement Loss During the Transition; Advice for Parents; The Relationship of Academic and Social Outcomes Effects of Transition ProgramsSpecific Research on Student Transition; Steps and Ideas to Improve Academic Achievement Through a Transition Program; 4 Examining Exemplar Programs Throughout the United States; Counseling Centered Programs; Orientation Programs; Programs for Special Student Populations; Systemic Change; 5 Developing an Effective Transitional Plan for the Local School System; IMPACT: Introducing Model Power for Achievement in Constructed Transitions; 6 Defining the Problem; Societal Costs of School Violence; Societal Factors Resulting in Violent Students and Victims School Efforts in the Prevention of School Violence7 Reducing Teacher, Student, and Parent Fears; Transition to High School; Peer Support Program; Parent Involvement; Training; 8 Responsibility and Civility; Positive Effects of Teaching Responsibility and Civility; Consequences of Excluding Responsibility and Civility Instruction; Strategies for Teaching Responsibility and Civility; Programs and Models Promoting Responsibility and Civility; School Spirit Activities and Service Projects; Role of the Principal; Impact on Student Achievement and Behavior Removing the Bully Factor from Transitions9 Ninth-Grade Transitions and Improvements; Discipline and Transitions; Violence Prevention Programs; 10 Examining Exemplar Programs; 11 Developing and Effective Transitional Plan for the Local School System; 12 Games and Activities for Students; 13 Games and Activities for Teachers and Staff Development; Appendix A Queen's Twelve Factors for Successful Transitions; Appendix B Surveys, Tips, and Related Resources; References |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910790619203321 |
Queen J. Allen | ||
London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2002, 2013 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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