Organizing for Learning

It is recommended that participants in this strand have completed the Developmental Nature and Needs of Early Adolescents Strand.

Betsy A. Memoe Instructor for the Organizing for Learning Strand

Middle Schools & Students        Historical Movement, critical terms, current research, developmental needs of adolescents and group process. Teaming         Communication,  team values, team traditions, scheduling, vision, team expectations, handbook, space. Relationships         Advisory, family connections, community service, service learning, social culture, development of self. Learning           Interdisciplinary/thematic instruction, teaching strategies, student voice, flexible groupings, cooperative groups, literacy, technology. Supportive  Structures         Transitions in/out of middle school, discipline/behavior, parent-teacher-student conferences, administrative, school board, community support.

updated: April 26, 2004