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OverviewRaising African American Males is comprised of strategies and interventions that can assist and improve African American males' achievement in all areas of academics as well as in their everyday lives. Theresa Harris and George Taylor provide pedagogical strategies that employ various instructional tools for teachers, parents, African American youth, and administrators. In addition, this book can be a guide to improve the educational outlook for African American males and to provide the necessary resources used for training of parents, teachers, and students. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and the Maryland Redesign of Teacher Education provides for the belief in the efficacy of all students. Many social inadequacies and injustices have resulted in social problems including the lack of resources for African American males to succeed. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Theresa L. Harris , George H. TaylorPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Education Dimensions: Width: 15.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.60cm Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9781607092988ISBN 10: 1607092980 Pages: 116 Publication Date: 01 March 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback 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 Chapter 2: Standards Based Life Skills Interventions Chapter 3: Societal and Environment Factors Chapter 4: Drug Education Awareness and Intervention Strategies Chapter 5: Modeling Themes for Parental Support Chapter 6: Learning Theories for Parents Chapter 7: Assessment Strategies Chapter 8: A Proposed Model for Closing the Achievement Gap Chapter 9: Coordination and Utilization of the Community Resources Chapter 10: SummaryReviewsThis book will provide both undergraduate and graduate students with a theoretical basis of teaching, learning, and practical suggestions on how to enhance African American learning in the classroom.--Michael Trumbull This text can be used for training graduate and undergraduate students in urban education, social work, and special education. -- Susan Arisman, dean, Coppin State University This book will provide both undergraduate and graduate students with a theoretical basis of teaching, learning, and practical suggestions on how to enhance African American learning in the classroom. -- Michael Trumbull, chairperson, Pikes Peak Community College This book has widespread appeal and will attract a multiple audience with interest in educating African American males. -- Charity Welch, JABSE Editorial Board Author InformationTheresa L. Harris and George Taylor are both tenured faculty members at Coppin State University. They have authored books and have traveled worldwide to study abroad. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |