Gives educators a practical, concise, criterion-referenced, performance-based master learning model for individualizing instruction and devoting classroom time and attention to specific learning activities that help all students excel academically and socially. KEY TOPICS: Middle school education, secondary school education, middle an secondary methodology, multicultural education, culturally responsive pedagogy, meeting the needs of diverse learners MARKET For middle and secondary school teachers wanting to continue developing their teaching skills; curriculum specialists and school administrators who want a current, practical and concise methodology text for reference. Ideal for a professional library. For college or university students who are in a general secondary or middle school methodology course or in the field component of teacher education