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Thirteen urban educators teaching from 1st through 12th grade selected 7 cities across the United States were interviewed in this qualitative research study to determine if classroom management strategies they use reflect on culturally responsive teaching. Participants revealed using several that teaching: development of personal relationships with students, creation caring communities, establishment business-like learning environments, and ethnically congruent communication processes,...

Abstract Gaining students' cooperation in urban classrooms involves establishing an environment where teachers address cultural and ethnic needs, as well their social, emotional, cognitive needs. This article describes the management strategies of 13 1st- through 12th-grade from seven cities throughout United States. These educators' practices are compared to literature on culturally responsive teaching. All use several strategies–including demonstrating care for students, acting with...

Abstract Ten elementary teachers from three suburban Philadelphia school districts were interviewed to determine their theoretical beliefs concerning the teaching/learning process. Data collected included teachers' descriptions of theories that describe views learning; significant influences on these beliefs: and extent which about learning influence planning, instruction, evaluation. Findings indicate reflect an eclectic approach encompassing several well-known theories. Respondents...

To a surprising degree, how you communicate determines your effectiveness as teacher. Relationships are built on communication and easily destroyed by it. (Charles 2000, 48–49)

WHILE waiting in Chicago for my connecting flight, I wandered over and picked up a USA Today to browse through the day's national events. seldom get past first section before drop paper return reading something more substantial. But this time figure at bottom of Money caught eye. (1) The heading was Are Schools Preparing Students Meet Employers' Needs? This survey 450 business political leaders, conducted by Duffey Communications, yielded following results: 1. Seventy percent those surveyed...

(2007). Designing Curricular Experiences That Promote Young Adolescents’ Cognitive Growth. Middle School Journal: Vol. 39, Organizing Teachers & Classrooms for Student Growth, pp. 16-23, 37.

Gaining students' cooperation in urban classrooms involves establishing an environment where teachers address cultural and ethnic needs, as well their social, emotional, cognitive needs. This article describes the management strategies of 13 1st- through 12th-grade from seven cities throughout United States. These educators' practices are compared to literature on culturally responsive teaching. All use several strategies–including demonstrating care for students, acting with authority...

Click to increase image sizeClick decrease size Additional informationNotes on contributorsDave F. BrownDave Brown, coauthor of What Every Middle School Teacher Should Know, is a professor elementary education at West Chester University, Chester, Pennsylvania. E-mail: dbrown@wcupa.edu

Middle level teachers who implemented a 4 X semester block schedule were interviewed to determine their perceptions of the effects on instructional strategies and curricular decision making. Ten from two middle schools in mid-Atlantic region United States interviewed. Respondents report use more active strategies. The majority respondents believe that amount curricula studied must be altered adjust this alternative scheduling format. Teachers young adolescents' learning is positively...

This study examines the value of advisory sessions from perspective African American students at an urban middle school. Students reveal that their fail to adequately addre...

This eighteen month qualitative study documents an elementary school's implementation of a shared leadership environment. Data were collected from team meetings, faculty informal interviews, and formal interviews with the team. Findings indicate positive perceptions concerning collaboration development atmosphere open communication. Respondents expressed disappointment level decision-making opportunities, non-student oriented goals, lack trust between administrators teachers, confused about...

Young adolescents who are LGBTQIA+ often encounter hostile experiences while in middle level schools. Researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with 11 young at two schools to determine their experiences. Students report the ages which they realized gender and sexual identities: Five reveal recognizing identities before entered sixth grade. Respondents provide examples of how mistreated disrespected by fellow students teachers. offer advice educators for protect support them as...