A Neuroscience Basis for Reorganizing Middle Grades Education.

Epstein, Herman T.; Toepfer, Conrad F., Jr.

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A Neuroscience Basis for Reorganizing Middle Grades Education

Epstein, Herman T.; Toepfer, Conrad F., Jr.

Educational Leadership, 35, 8, 656-8,660, May 78

Because the brains of 12-14 year olds are in a slow-growth period, middle schools should concentrate on developing maturity in existing cognitive skills rather than on introducing new skills. (IRT)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Cognitive Development, Curriculum, Growth Patterns, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Neurological Organization

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