African-American teens discuss their schooling experiences /

African-American teens discuss their schooling experiences /

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Educators, policymakers, and teacher training institutions are invited to embark on an eye-opening journey into the elementary and secondary schooling experiences of African-American teens. For decades, researchers and policymakers have grappled with the issue of the underachievement of African Amer...

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Bibliographic Details
Online Access:Electronic book from EBSCO
Main Author: Thompson, Gail L., 1957-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published:Westport, CT : Bergin & Garvey, 2002.
Subjects:
African Americans > Education.
African American high school students > Attitudes.
Educational surveys > United States.
Electronic books.
Table of Contents:
  • Contents
  • Tables
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • 1 Elementary School as a Precursor to Subsequent Schooling Experiences
  • 2 Early Reading Habits and Attitudes about Reading
  • 3 Elementary Teachers
  • 4 Elementary Course Work and Homework
  • 5 Middle School Issues
  • 6 Middle School Teachers
  • 7 Middle School Course Work and Homework
  • 8 High School as an Ending and a Beginning
  • 9 High School Teachers
  • 10 High School Course Work and Homework
  • 12 Racism at School
  • 13 School Safety
  • 14 Parent Involvement
  • 15 Conclusion

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