"Always remember you have the right to an education. No one can take thatright away from you. Use it well" (Grandpa Sparapani, circa 1949).

Welcome to the web site of Dr. Ervin F. Sparapani, Professor of Middle School & Secondary Education, 227 Education North, Saginaw Valley State University
(989) 964-4395

Questions or Comments: efs@svsu.edu

Coordinator: M.A.T. programs in Middle School and Secondary Classroom Teaching; Undergraduate Middle Level Minor

Advisor: M.A.T. - Middle School Classroom Teaching; M.A.T. - Secondary Classroom Teaching (on-campus and at the Macomb Regional Education Center)

The site contains six sections and navigation around the site is quite easy. Just click on the button for that section and you will go directly there. Also, once you get to a section, there are navigation buttons that allow you to move back and forth through the site.

The Courses section lists each course that I teach and provides a brief description. The Middle School section gives information about the philosophy of middle schools and the psychological development of the middle grades youngster. The Brain-Based Learning section briefly explains brain-based learning, learning styles, and multiple intelligences, and is helpful in understanding these exciting areas in education. Also included are links to other informative sites. The Thinking Skills section explains higher-level thinking and main concepts related to higher-level thinking, e.g., critical and creative thinking, problem solving, decision making, metacognition. There are also links to other sites that can provide helpful information about higher-level thinking. The Publications section provides a list of my articles and presentations on higher-level thinking and middle level learning. The Resources section provides links to sites about higher-level thinking, brain-based learning, and middle level schools, as well as related publications.