Is there a Middle Grades Canon? A Survey Methodology (original) (raw)

2013

Abstract

Along with the development and implementation of the Common Core State Standards comes confusion on what texts middle grades teachers are supposed to use to support students’ learning. Discussions on the existence of a middle school canon are inconclusive. To examine this issue, a survey was implemented asking English/Language Arts middle grades teachers to identify common literary titles they use in their classrooms. This article discusses the identification of the population, the survey design and data collection techniques used to collect data from a large sample of middle grade teachers, and the challenges faced in the administration and initial analysis of the survey. This articles hopes to inform and assist other researchers who plan to complete similar studies.

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