Promoting Harmony: Young Adolescent Development and School Practices

by John Van Hoose, David Strahan, Mark L'Esperance

"With chapters on physical, sexual, intellectual, social development, and personal characteristics of young adolescents, this book offers an intimate glimpse into the development of 10-15-year-olds and provides essential insights into what their behavior means." From book cover.

Genres: Education

Paperback

Published July 1, 2001

Reviews

[Laura Borger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Text for parents and teachers of young adolescents. Short, well researched, well written regarding the plethora of changes young adolescents encounter. Most fascinating is information about physiological changes: they are developing knee caps, tailbone is fusing, brain releases enough adrenaline for youth to run the length of a football field in random spurts (like when they're taking a quiz or in church). How any of us make it through puberty is a miracle.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had to read this for my ISU class. It is a nice short book packed with information on the physical, intellectual, and pyscho-social development of young adolescents. A must read for any teacher of students in grades 4-8.

[Carolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book on understanding middle school behaviors and strateigies to bring adolescents in harmony with middle school. I would love to believe our middle schools operate with these practices.