scholarly journals Implementing constructivism in the middle school classroom

1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Paparozzi
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
School Classroom

Show Me the Evidence! Scientific Argumentation in the Middle School Classroom

Science Scope ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 036 (09) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Mesa ◽  
Rose Pringle ◽  
Lynda Hayes
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Scientific Argumentation ◽  
School Classroom

Service-learning effects on student civic engagement and community - A case study from India

2021 ◽  
pp. 174619792110413
Author(s):  
Siamack Zahedi ◽  
Rhea Jaffer ◽  
Camille L Bryant ◽  
Kala Bada
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Civic Engagement ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Educational Policies ◽  
Learning Effects ◽  
School Classroom ◽  
K 12

The development of student civic engagement has featured in Indian educational policies for decades as a critical goal of schooling. However, the narrowness of the prescribed K-12 curricula, and the intense focus on competitive exams, do not support such an outcome. To overcome this problem, ABC School in India decided to pilot service-learning in its middle-school classroom. The idea was to assess the effects of such a program on students and the community’s welfare. Analysis of data from surveys, focus groups, and interviews showed that the service-learning project might have supported increased civic engagement in some students while also enhancing the welfare of the community served. No prior peer-reviewed empirical studies have been published on the nature and effects of service-learning at schools in India.

"You Can't Just Say That the Only Ones Who Can Speak Are Those Who Agree with Your Position": Political Discourse in the Classroom

1993 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 412-434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda Fine
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Political Discourse ◽  
Controversial Issues ◽  
Social Differences ◽  
Classroom Dynamics ◽  
Political Issues ◽  
School Classroom ◽  
Teachers And Students

In this article, Melinda Fine describes the classroom dynamics surrounding the discussion of controversial issues in a middle school classroom. Through observation and interviews, she creates a detailed portrait of the interactions among teachers and students, revealing that while discussions of emotionally charged social and political issues are often heated and difficult, they can still be constructive. Fine maintains that students are more resilient and able to handle disagreement than is often believed. She concludes by arguing that education in a democracy requires that teachers and students learn to deal constructively with political and social differences.

Perceptions of Using Sit-to-Stand Desks in a Middle School Classroom

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Erwin ◽  
Aaron Beighle ◽  
Ash Routen ◽  
Ben Montemayor
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Time Sampling ◽  
Learning Behaviors ◽  
Momentary Time Sampling ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Behavioral Observations ◽  
School Classroom

The purpose of this study was to explore the feasibility of sit-to-stand desks in a middle school classroom. Participants used sit-to-stand desks during health class. Momentary time sampling was used for physical activity and behavioral observations. Results indicate students sat 37%, stood 59%, and walked 4% of the time. Misbehaviors occurred 4% of the observed period. The following themes emerged: focus, freedom, distractions, and design. Sit-to-stand desks appear to encourage standing during instruction while simultaneously limiting misbehaviors. Students indicated some distractions but were generally positive toward desk implementation and suggested they supported learning behaviors. The teacher echoed most of the student themes.

Bringing The Watson's Go to Birmingham, 1963 To the Middle School Classroom

1999 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marshall George ◽  
Melissa Comer
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
School Classroom
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