Adolescence:
Change and Continuity
Adolescence:
Change and ContinuityOverview of American School System, Cooperative learning: Two heads are better than one, Adolescent transitions: Junior high--Senior High, What makes a good school?, High Risk Schools, What good is my guidance counselor?, and Promoting gender equality in classrooms .
How Parents and Peers Influence Children's School Success
By Peggy Patten
This article from the National Parents Information Network discusses several
variables affecting children’s academic success. These factors include
parenting strategies, culture factors, the influence of peer groups, and the
use of time. All sources are appropriately referenced for further information.
If an Adolescent Begins To Fail in School, What Can Parents and Teachers Do?
By Anne S. Robertson
This article identifies indicators for students who may be at-risk of failure
and also outlines the role of parenting styles on achievement. It is from the
ERIC digests and is referenced for more information.
The Peer Effect on Academic Achievement Among Public Elementary School Students
By Kirk A. Johnson
This is the body of a research project that explores the effect of peers and
family background on achievement. Though it looks primarily at elementary schools
there is information, charts, and statistics pertaining to adolescence.
Adolescent Sleep Needs and School Performance
By New York State United Teachers
This article discusses the effects of sleep on adolescent achievement. It includes several surveys from schools and shows the pros and cons of adjusting school hours.
By: The US-UK Fulbright Commission
This site provides information on the structure of education in the United States. It goes into detail about school organization by discussing school control, grade levels, and the American high school. It would be useful for explaining to someone who is unfamiliar with how the American school system is structured or to provide a general breakdown of the system for someone who is already familiar with it.
By: Roger T. Johnson and David W. Johnson
This is the home page for The Cooperative Learning Center at the University of Minnesota. The page includes a definition of "cooperative learning" as well as many links to information about cooperative learning. Some of the links refer you to essays on developments pioneered by the Cooperative Learning Center. Other links lead to more information on cooperative learning.
By: Stephen Balkcom
This is an article from the Education Research Consumer Guide, which is published for teachers, parents, and others interested in current educational themes. It briefly explains what cooperative learning is, why to use it, and how it works. It also gives examples of specific programs and lists where to find more information.
Active and Cooperative Learning
By: R.M. Felder
This page consists of a list of links to papers written about active and cooperative learning. It also contains a list of links to websites and papers, which are part of ERIC Documents, about active and cooperative learning as well as most of the websites devoted to cooperative learning.
By: Karen I. Adsit
This page defines cooperative learning and explains its benefits. It also provides an in-depth look at structures and techniques of cooperative leaning as well as a list of cooperative learning references. The information provided is based on cooperative learning in a collegiate setting.
Cooperative Learning: Response to Diversity
By: The California Department of Education
This article notes the key elements of cooperative learning through and explanation of the need for interdependence and interaction in cooperative learning settings. It also explains that achievement is higher in cooperative learning classrooms and that teachers need to professionally develop to become effective facilitators of cooperative learning strategies.
The Challenge of Counseling in Middle Schools
By: Edwin R. Gerler, Jr.
This article discusses the many challenges that middle school guidance counselors must deal with in relation to changes that adolescents are experiencing during the middle school years. It details many of the changes and events that occur during this period of adolescence. The information in this article is most useful for current or prospective counselors or even parents who want to know more about the role guidance counselors play in their children’s lives.
Helping Middle School Students Make the Transition into High School
By: Nancy B. Mizelle
This article provides an overview of how to make the transition from middle to high school easier for adolescents. It describes the middle school environment, transition programs, and parental involvement as well as activities that provide information and social support to transitioning students and their parents. It also includes a section devoted to bringing high school and middle school educators together to ease this transition.
Gender Issues in the Language Arts Classroom
By: Manjari Singh
This article focuses on issues related to the teacher’s role in promoting gender equality. It provides several guidelines for how teachers should address gender in their classrooms. It also discusses the varying ways in which teachers feel they need to address gender issues in their classrooms.
This site was produced by students taking HDFS 433: The Transition to Adulthood and HDFS 239: Adolescent Development at the Pennsylvania State University. Feedback can be sent to the individual authors or to Nancy Darling (darling@bard.edu).
Last updated 5/08/02.