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Dr. M. Lee Manning

Dr. Lee Manning is Professor and Eminent Scholar in the Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction. He focuses his research and writing on classroom management, middle school education, and multicultural education. In his thirty years in higher education, he has written approximately 200 articles and 22 books, some in their 3rd and 4th editions. He has made approximately 28 state and national presentations on middle school education and multicultural education, especially in relation to 10-15 year olds. Dr. Manning has served as a consultant to various Department of Defense Dependent middle and secondary schools. Presently, he teaches graduate level courses in classroom management and middle school education.

Selected Books

  • Bucher, K. T., & Manning, M. L. (2006). Young adult literature: Exploration, evaluation, and appreciation. Columbus, OH: Merrill/Prentice-Hall.
  • Manning, M. L., & Bucher, K. T. (2005). Teaching in the middle school 2e. Columbus, OH: Merrill/Prentice-Hall.
  • Manning, M. L., & Baruth, L. G. (2004). Multicultural education of children and adolescents (4e). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
  • Manning, M. L., & Bucher, K. T. (2003). Classroom management: Models, applications, and cases. Columbus, OH: Prentice-Hall.
  • Baruth, L. G., & Manning, M. L. (2003). Multicultural counseling and psychotherapy: A lifespan perspective (3e). Columbus, OH: Merrill.
  • Manning, M. L. (2002). Developmentally appropriate middle level schools (2e). Olney, MD: Association for Childhood Education International.
  • Manning, M. L., & Bucher, K. T. (2001). Teaching in the middle school. Columbus, OH: Merrill/Prentice-Hall.
  • Manning, M. L., & Baruth, L. G. (2000). Teaching learners at-risk. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon.

Selected Book Chapters

  • Manning, M. L. (1999). Preservice field experiences at Old Dominion University. In S. L. Totten, C. Johnson, L. R. Morrow, & T. Sills-Briegel (Eds.). Practicing what we preach: Preparing teachers for the middle level (pp. 4190-412). New York: Falmer Press.
  • Manning, M. L. (1999). Building a sense of community in middle schools. In Carl W. Walley, & W. Gregory Gerrick (Eds.). Affirming middle grades education (pages 93-108) Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
  • Manning, M. L. (1998). Meeting the developmental and instructional needs of middle school students: What do teachers need to know? In Howard E. Taylor (Ed.). What's going on: Trends and issues in American education (pages 98-109). Needham Heights, MA: Simon and Schuster.
  • Manning, M. L. (1998). Play development from ages eight to twelve. In D. Fromberg,& Doris Bergen (Eds.) Play from birth to twelve: Contexts, perspectives and meanings (pages 154-161). New York, NY: Garland Publishing.

Selected Journal Articles

  • Bucher, K. T., & Manning, M. L. (2005/2006). Challenges and suggestions for safe schools. Annual Editions: Adolescent Psychology 05/06. Dubuque, IA: McGraw-Hill/Dushkin, 65-69.
  • Manning, M. L., & Bucher, K. T. (2005). Classroom management for middle and secondary schools. The Clearing House, 79(1), 5-6.
  • Bucher, K. T., & Manning, M. L. (2005). Creating safe schools. The Clearing House 79(1), 55-60.
  • Manning, M. L. Understanding Arab American students. New England Journal of Middle Level Schools, XVI(2), 14-18.
  • Saddlemire, R., & Manning, M. L. Easing the transition to the middle school. New England Journal of Middle Level Schools, XVI( 3), 9-13.
  • Bucher, K. T., & Manning, M. L. (2004). Bringing graphic novels into a school's curriculum. The Clearing House, 78(2), 67-72.
  • Ritz, J. M., & Manning, M. L. (2004). Alternative strategies for preparing middle school technology teachers. Childhood Education, 80(3), 142-146.
  • Bucher, K. T., & Manning, M. L. (2003). Challenges and suggestions for safe schools. The Clearing House, 76(3), 160-164.
  • Hester, P., Gable, R. A., & Manning, M. L. (2003). A positive learning environment to middle school instruction. Childhood Education, 79(3), 130-138.
  • Manning, M. L. (2002). Havighurst's developmental tasks, young adolescents, and diversity. The Clearing House, 76(2), 75-78.

Selected Professional Service

  • Association for Childhood Education International - Journal of Research in Childhood Education
  • Association for Childhood Education International - Childhood Education
  • National Middle School Association - Middle School Journal
  • Heldref Publications - The Clearing House
  • GUEST EDITORS. Manning, M. L., & Bucher, K. T. A special theme issue on "Classroom Management in Middle and Secondary Schools," The Clearing House, September/October, 2005.