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ERIC Number: EJ247885
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981
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Developmental Characteristics of Middle Schoolers and Middle School Organization.
Thornburg, Hershel D.
Contemporary Education, v52 n3 p134-38 Spr 1981
The social and interpersonal characteristics of early adolescents are described in relation to puberty and the physical and emotional changes that are experienced by the preteen. Learning characteristics for this age group include problem-solving strategies, self-directed learning, and emerging value systems. (JN)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Developmental Stages, Developmental Tasks, Friendship, Learning Experience, Middle Schools, Peer Relationship, Physical Development, Problem Solving, Puberty, Social Characteristics, Teacher Effectiveness, Values
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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