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I Wish My Teacher Knew: Trauma, Stress, Loss, And Learning In Today’S Classrooms, Janie R. Goodman, Victoria A. Oglan
I Wish My Teacher Knew: Trauma, Stress, Loss, And Learning In Today’S Classrooms, Janie R. Goodman, Victoria A. Oglan
South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education Journal
As teachers and students continue to navigate the new normal of in-class, remote, and hybrid learning environments, three ongoing themes of trauma, stress, and loss have become pervasive. This collection of resources can give all educators a broader understanding of stress, trauma, loss, and learning as well as provide information that can be applied directly into work with students in the classroom and the community.
Kindling A Desire To Read: A Review Of Three Young Adult Novels, Michelle Rasheed
Kindling A Desire To Read: A Review Of Three Young Adult Novels, Michelle Rasheed
South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education Journal
Drawing on experiences as an English teacher and as a teacher educator, this article offers a review of Nothing Burns as Bright as You by Ashley Woodfolk (2021), Paradise on Fire by Jewell Parker Rhodes (2022), and Year on Fire by Julie Buxbaum (2022). The review offers suggestions to promote adolescent reading. Authentic characterizations, realistic dialogue, credible events, and elements of suspense draw readers in and keep them reading. Recommended as viable works to spark students’ interest in reading, Nothing Burns as Bright as You, Paradise on Fire, and Year on Fire are contemporary young adult novels to …
Connectedness In The Classroom: Classroom Management In The Middle School, Patricia S. Fears
Connectedness In The Classroom: Classroom Management In The Middle School, Patricia S. Fears
South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education Journal
As documented by research and assertions from middle school instructors, teaching adolescent students can be a challenging experience for many. Specific challenges include mediocre student engagement, lack of motivation, substandard academic performance, and disengaged teacher- pupil relationships. This article addresses these challenges by offering research-based options for teachers to consider when designing a classroom management system that will improve the aforementioned challenges. The techniques and strategies presented focus on developing relationships and building upon them to make teaching and learning experiences positive, engaging, relevant, and impactful.
Shaking Up Assessment: Integrating Low And High Technology Tools, Lenessa Clark, Erin Besser
Shaking Up Assessment: Integrating Low And High Technology Tools, Lenessa Clark, Erin Besser
South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education Journal
Assessment is an important component of education because it communicates whether the academic goals are met within a class. Generally, assessments offer opportunities for educators to target their teaching goals and to measure the extent to which the expected goals are attained (Madani, 2016). Incorporating the right technology provides opportunities to enhance teaching and learning. This article presents several low- and high-tech tools that middle grades educators can integrate into their instructional practice as a developmentally responsive way to facilitate the assessment process.
Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered And Queer (Lgbtq) Youth In Southern Middle Schools, Xiomarra A. Beverly
Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered And Queer (Lgbtq) Youth In Southern Middle Schools, Xiomarra A. Beverly
South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education Journal
During my experience teaching in a conservative, southern middle school, I have found that gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and queer (LGBTQ) youth are not afforded the same support systems as other minority groups within the classroom. I have noticed that students who self- identified as a member of the LGBTQ community were less engaged, had lower overall grades, and were frequently victimized by both students and faculty at times. I believed that I could increase the overall mental and physical health in the classroom by instilling supportive means that would translate inside and outside of the classroom. From both personal …
Scamle Journal 2023 Front Matter
Scamle Journal 2023 Front Matter
South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education Journal
No abstract provided.
Guest Editorial: Renewing The Commitment For Specialized Middle Grades Teacher Preparation And Licensure
South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education Journal
teacher shortage, recruitment and retention, grade span configurations, specialized middle grades preparation, licensure
Time To Escape! Using Escape Rooms In The Middle Grades Classroom, Rebecca Harper
Time To Escape! Using Escape Rooms In The Middle Grades Classroom, Rebecca Harper
South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education Journal
Motivation and student engagement are at the forefront of quality instructional design and implementation. While traditional teaching methods may have been effective in the past, today’s diverse student body, with their rich literacy experiences in both print and digital worlds, demand unique classroom engagements. Because problem solving and critical thinking skills are ones that are required for student success both in and out of school, instructional opportunities should be designed with this in mind. One way to address the diverse skills and needs of today’s students, along with the instruction of academic skills needed for success, is through the implementation …
Sticky Notes Matter: 3 Ways To Promote Mental Health In The Middle School Classroom, Demisa Gray
Sticky Notes Matter: 3 Ways To Promote Mental Health In The Middle School Classroom, Demisa Gray
South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education Journal
Mental health issues continue to be a prominent concern in middle level education. Adolescence marks a crucial period for developing healthy social and emotional skills to promote mental well-being. Poor mental health can affect grades, relationships, decision-making, and students’ overall health. Building positive rapport and connections with students can protect their mental health. Encouraging students to journal their thoughts and feelings helps students process and recognize their emotions. Students enjoy using bright, colored sticky notes. I recommend that teachers give students opportunities to use sticky-notes to express themselves.
Using Music To Teach Math In Middle School, James D. Walsh, Bridget K. Coleman
Using Music To Teach Math In Middle School, James D. Walsh, Bridget K. Coleman
South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education Journal
Music is an effective tool to use in the middle school classroom. Music is engaging, makes learning memorable, and can help relieve anxiety. Music can be connected to math in many different ways. Lyrics, melodies, and movement can be used to enhance learning. Students can learn the quadratic formula song to help with procedural memory; they can identify fractions in musical composition and notation; and they can write class songs to help retain information.
More Than Academic: Texts For Teens, Casey Belli, Rebecca Harper
More Than Academic: Texts For Teens, Casey Belli, Rebecca Harper
South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education Journal
Middle and high school students are dealing with many heavy issues and topics daily – and we’re noticing the strain this is putting on their mental health -- yet there are several texts that can be used to help middle grades students develop decision making skills and coping strategies. Teaching reading and writing with books like these in classrooms can help students build a sense of empathy and compassion for others, along with offering them opportunities for contemplation and reflection. Plus, these experiences can also allow students a safe space to invite dialogue and discussion about topics that are part …
Scamle Journal 2023 Full Volume
Scamle Journal 2023 Full Volume
South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education Journal
No abstract provided.