Dialogues in Middle Level Education Research Volume 1: Insights from the AMLE New Directions 2020 Roundtable Discussions

This volume highlights the dialogic knowledge-building process critical to advancing middle level teaching and research, launching the new AMLE Innovations in Middle Level Education Research series. It collates and centers five recent studies on topics such as mathematics achievement, personalized and project-based learning, and teacher collaboration, with companion essays and critical external responses.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Mirroring the engaging roundtable discussions held during the 2020 Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) conference, this comprehensive volume underscores the pivotal role of dialogic knowledge-building in advancing middle level teaching and research. As a launchpad for the new AMLE Innovations in Middle Level Education Research series, this collection encapsulates the dynamic interplay that takes place during professional gatherings by consolidating and highlighting five recent studies on diverse topics such as mathematics achievement, personalized and project-based learning, and teacher collaboration. Accompanied by a companion essay and critical external response, each study offers a fresh perspective on original research, re-evaluating findings in light of the valuable insights and external critique gained through the spirited discussions at AMLE 2020. Ultimately, these response essays serve as a catalyst for future research endeavors and alternative thinking, laying the groundwork for the implementation of critical dialogue in the classroom environment.

This text holds immense value for researchers, doctoral students, and academics specializing in middle level education, educational research, and the methodologies employed in such studies. Furthermore, it is of great interest to educators, teaching professionals, and those passionate about teaching and learning, as well as adolescent development in broader contexts. By delving into the rich discussions and insights shared at AMLE 2020, this volume provides valuable perspectives and methodologies that can enhance the understanding and practice of middle level education.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032127132