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| Middle School Journal | 4 |
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| Belair, Jerome R. | 4 |
| Freeman, Paul | 4 |
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| Journal Articles | 4 |
| Opinion Papers | 3 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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Peer reviewedBelair, Jerome R.; Freeman, Paul – Middle School Journal, 2000
Discusses the building of a safe middle school environment in a Connecticut school through the middle school model. Highlights interactions between administrators, teachers and students; and the values of respect, responsibility, and empathy. (JPB)
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Empathy, Middle Schools, Models
Peer reviewedBelair, Jerome R.; Freeman, Paul – Middle School Journal, 2001
Discusses the need for middle schools to reaffirm a commitment to the principles of middle school education set out in "Turning Points" and specifically for simultaneously implementing all these recommendations--team structure, integrated curriculum, active and varied instructional practices, and guidance and advisory programs. (JPB)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Environment, Educational Improvement, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedBelair, Jerome R.; Freeman, Paul – Middle School Journal, 2000
Discusses the use of academic journal articles in developing middle school curriculum reform and fostering active professional learning. (JPB)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Curriculum Development, Faculty Development, Journal Articles
Peer reviewedBelair, Jerome R.; Freeman, Paul – Middle School Journal, 2000
Discusses middle school teachers' responses to the challenge that a responsive curriculum cannot be rigorous. Notes teaching and educational reform strategies demonstrating the academic value of integrated curriculum. (JPB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Discovery Learning, Educational Change
