Failing Grades expands the look at the causes of violence and failure in America's schools. By focusing on interpersonal relations among diverse groups of students, the book demonstrates how conflict and low academic achievement are the result of clashes over communication, fairness, class, and race. This second edition contains new case studies derived from the author's experiences with students, teachers, and administrators; has a discussion of graduation rates, the achievement gap, and inadequacies of contemporary education; and contains an appendix that outlines how teachers can implement…mehr
Failing Grades expands the look at the causes of violence and failure in America's schools. By focusing on interpersonal relations among diverse groups of students, the book demonstrates how conflict and low academic achievement are the result of clashes over communication, fairness, class, and race. This second edition contains new case studies derived from the author's experiences with students, teachers, and administrators; has a discussion of graduation rates, the achievement gap, and inadequacies of contemporary education; and contains an appendix that outlines how teachers can implement dialogues and other multicultural activities in their classes.
H. Roy Kaplan, a former executive director of the Tampa Bay region of the National Conference of Christians and Jews, teaches courses on race and ethnic relations for the University of South Florida, Tampa. The author of six other books, he was named a Hero of Education by the U.S. Department of Education.
Inhaltsangabe
Chapter 1 Why Kids Are Angry Chapter 2 Students' Lives Chapter 3 Stereotypes: Nobody's Born a Bigot Chapter 4 Teachers: I Don't Get No Respect! Chapter 5 Setting the Tone: How Policy Makers Affect School Climate Chapter 6 Special Education: I'm Not Stupid! Chapter 7 Epilogue: Making a Difference Chapter 8 Appendix: Activities for Making Happier Classrooms
Chapter 1 Why Kids Are Angry Chapter 2 Students' Lives Chapter 3 Stereotypes: Nobody's Born a Bigot Chapter 4 Teachers: I Don't Get No Respect! Chapter 5 Setting the Tone: How Policy Makers Affect School Climate Chapter 6 Special Education: I'm Not Stupid! Chapter 7 Epilogue: Making a Difference Chapter 8 Appendix: Activities for Making Happier Classrooms
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