Adolescence is a very important time in a child’s life. As stated in the book entitled, This We Believe: Keys to Educating Young Adolescents , “Young people undergo more rapid and profound personal change between the ages 10 and 15 than at any other time in their lives” (AMLE, p. 5). It is important that educators guide students and mold them into ethical citizens. Students undergo five areas of development: physical, intellectual, moral, psychological, and social-emotional. Authors M. Lee Manning and Katherine T. Bucher break these areas down into three categories. In the book entitled, Teaching in the Middle School , the authors state, “…young adolescents have their own legitimate developmental period, with their own unique physical,
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Each developmental area should be met in ways that help the students grow internally and externally. We as educators must create fun and innovative ways for students to express their physical, psychological, and cognitive development. For example, providing the students with opportunities that explore who they are, understanding what learning style(s) they possess by creating different activities, expand on cognitive abilities with different assessment and projects, and use more teaching strategies that move away from the constant “lecture-style.” Aside from knowing the developmental areas of the student, another aspect is the structure and characteristics of the middle school. Middle school grades range from 6 th to 8 th and educators are categorized by interdisciplinary teams (an English, Math, Science, Social Studies teacher). There is typically a flexible block schedule that allows students to receive required content knowledge and exploratory courses (art, music, technology, band, chorus, etc.). Also, advisories are essential to the middle school setting. Advisories allow students and educators to interact with one another …show more content…
It is my job as the students mentor and guide to ensure an environment where the students are safe, learn all of the required material, receive proper materials based on their individual needs, and having fun. I will ensure that each student’s developmental needs are being met. I understand that the development of young adolescents is important, so it is my job to make sure that I collaborate will school personnel and parents to provide equitable needs for each student. As an advocate for each student, I will make sure that my students are provided with a developmentally responsive curriculum that enriches their knowledge, enhances their skills, and encourages equitable experiences. In doing so, I plan to sharpen my educational tools as well. Within the next three years, I plan to have my Bachelors’ of Arts in Middle Level Education, receive G/T and AP endorsements, and have my Masters’ of Education in Language and Literacy. Language and Literacy is a big program area for a lot of students, so I plan to incorporate different reading strategies and techniques that will build my student’s literacy skills and enable them to be proficient
Each developmental area should be met in ways that help the students grow internally and externally. We as educators must create fun and innovative ways for students to express their physical, psychological, and cognitive development. For example, providing the students with opportunities that explore who they are, understanding what learning style(s) they possess by creating different activities, expand on cognitive abilities with different assessment and projects, and use more teaching strategies that move away from the constant “lecture-style.” Aside from knowing the developmental areas of the student, another aspect is the structure and characteristics of the middle school. Middle school grades range from 6 th to 8 th and educators are categorized by interdisciplinary teams (an English, Math, Science, Social Studies teacher). There is typically a flexible block schedule that allows students to receive required content knowledge and exploratory courses (art, music, technology, band, chorus, etc.). Also, advisories are essential to the middle school setting. Advisories allow students and educators to interact with one another …show more content…
It is my job as the students mentor and guide to ensure an environment where the students are safe, learn all of the required material, receive proper materials based on their individual needs, and having fun. I will ensure that each student’s developmental needs are being met. I understand that the development of young adolescents is important, so it is my job to make sure that I collaborate will school personnel and parents to provide equitable needs for each student. As an advocate for each student, I will make sure that my students are provided with a developmentally responsive curriculum that enriches their knowledge, enhances their skills, and encourages equitable experiences. In doing so, I plan to sharpen my educational tools as well. Within the next three years, I plan to have my Bachelors’ of Arts in Middle Level Education, receive G/T and AP endorsements, and have my Masters’ of Education in Language and Literacy. Language and Literacy is a big program area for a lot of students, so I plan to incorporate different reading strategies and techniques that will build my student’s literacy skills and enable them to be proficient