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.
