Middle Grades Research

Middle Grades Research: Exemplary Studies Linking Theory to Practice is the first andonly book to present what is perhaps the most thoroughly scrutinized group of studiesfocusing on middle grades education issues ever assembled. Each research projectundertaken by the contributing authors herein resulted in the publication of a scholarlypaper. As a collection the ten studies featured in this book are the crème de la crème ofsubmissions to the Middle Grades Research Journal between August 2006 andDecember 2008. They are the ten highest peer reviewed manuscripts examined bymembers of the MGRJ Review Board -- each having undergone careful blindedexamination by three or more experts in the sub-specialty area addressed by the researchstudy conducted. In addition each study serves to exemplify how sound practicalresearch findings can be linked to classroom practice in middle grades classroomsMiddle Grades Research: Exemplary Studies Linking Theory to Practice is a must read for university professors and auseful tool for middle grades educators across all subject areas and school settings. Professors who teach middle gradescourses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels will find the book to be a superb supplemental / accelerated readingstext. Every college-level middle grades education course should make this book an integral part of class discussions.The book is also an excellent professional development study group resource for middle grades principals and classroomteachers across all subject areas. School level Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) will find that Dr. Hough'sbook stimulates scholarly thought promotes discussion and demonstrates how educational theory can and should impactteaching and learning.