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Record Nr.

UNINA9910457623103321

Autore

Boykin A. Wade <1947->

Titolo

Creating the opportunity to learn [[electronic resource] ] : moving from research to practice to close the achievement gap / / A. Wade Boykin, Pedro Noguera

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Alexandria, Va., : ASCD, c2011

ISBN

1-299-20202-0

1-4166-1405-2

1-4166-1403-6

1-4166-1406-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (251 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

NogueraPedro

Disciplina

379.2/60973

Soggetti

African American students

Hispanic American students

Educational equalization - United States

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Search this Book; Title Page; Copyright; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Part I: Understanding the Achievement Gap; Chapter 1: What Are the Dimensions of the Gap?; Chapter 2: What's Race Got to Do with It?; Part II: Analyzing the Research; Chapter 3: Engagement; Chapter 4: Guiding Functions; Chapter 5: Asset-Focused Factors: Interpersonal Relationships; Chapter 6: Asset-Focused Factors: Intersubjectivity; Chapter 7: Asset-Focused Factors: Information-Processing Quality; Part III: Applying What We Know; Chapter 8: Why Are Some Schools Making More Progress Than Others?

Chapter 9: What Can We Do to Close the Gap?Notes; References; Index; About the Authors; Related ASCD Resources

Sommario/riassunto

Two giants in the fields of education, psychology, and equity-A. Wade Boykin and Pedro Noguera-reveal bold truths about the achievement gap and provide you with a promising framework focused on key factors drawn from successful schools. Here's your opportunity to understand why some school districts are making more progress than



others, to make sure you're focused on what really works, and to build the capacity of high-performance, high-poverty schools.