The Young Adolescent and the Middle School (Hc)

The Young Adolescent and the Middle School will focus on issues related to the nature of young adolescence and the intersection of young adolescence with middle level schooling. Examples of topics related to young adolescence include: (a) the developmental characteristics (i.e. physical emotional cognitive social ethical/moral psychological) (b) self esteem (c) identity formation (d) issues related to gender race/ethnicity and sexual orientation (e) peer pressure (e.g. bullying suicide and at-risk behaviors). Possible chapters that focus on the intersection of the nature of young adolescence with middle level schools include: (a) appropriate structures organizational arrangements interventions and practices that are developmentally appropriate; (b) curricular instructional and assessment issues as they relate to this developmental period; (c) the characteristics/qualities of teachers and administrators that are essential for effectively working with young adolescents; and (d) issues related to special education; and (e) the involvement of family in middle level schooling. Of particular interest to the editor are manuscripts that present the perspectives of students on various issues related to young adolescence and schooling. Please check with the editor if you have any questions regarding the appropriateness of a topic.