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OverviewIn this book, Dr. Shirley R. Butler-Derge examines Rites of Passage programs and whether they are an effective and necessary educational tool to improve academic performance and self-confidence among male African American high school students—a demographic group that has statistically struggled in both standardized testing results and grade point averages. Dr. Shirley R. Butler-Derge provides commentary on the effectiveness of these programs as well as some necessary components that must be incorporated when developing and implementing Rites of Passage programs. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Shirley R. Butler-DergePublisher: University Press of America Imprint: University Press of America Dimensions: Width: 15.30cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 22.20cm Weight: 0.116kg ISBN: 9780761843207ISBN 10: 0761843205 Pages: 70 Publication Date: 16 July 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction: Background to Education for African American Males in High School in Milwaukee Public School Chapter 2 Implementation of Effective School Program Browne Junior High School Rites of Passage Chapter 3 Implementation: Rufus King International Baccalaureate High SchoolReviews"For adults and youth seeking a curriculum that will prepare African American students for lessons in life, this series is ideal. If you have struggled with 'Who am I? ''What is my purpose in life?"" and ""Which direction am I going in my life?"" this series provides innovative programs that engage one in the process of answering these questions. -- Mr. and Mrs. Debra and Johnnie Jones, Rites of Passage facilitators" For adults and youth seeking a curriculum that will prepare African American students for lessons in life, this series is ideal. If you have struggled with 'Who am I? ''What is my purpose in life? and Which direction am I going in my life? this series provides innovative programs that engage one in the process of answering these questions.--Mr. and Mrs. Debra and Johnnie Jones Author InformationDuring her 25 successful years as a teacher, author, lecturer and publisher, Dr. Shirley R. Butler-Derge has received the following awards: Most Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award from the Wisconsin-Bell/Ameritech, Most Outstanding High School Teacher of the Year Award from Metropolitan Milwaukee Alliance of Black School Educators (MMABSE), and the Black Excellence Award for Teaching from the Milwaukee Times and Channel 6. With her warm personality and great sense of humor, Dr. Butler-Derge has the ability to tap into her students inner gifts and instill in them a life-long passion for learning. She has written numerous innovative curriculum textbooks, as well as urban classroom plays and ethnic poetry books. She has a doctorate degree in curriculum and instruction and is the founder and principal of an urban private high school, the Nzingha Institute of Creative Learning for Living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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