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At-Risk Youth (Source Books on Education) - Softcover

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9781138987647: At-Risk Youth (Source Books on Education)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1138987646 ISBN 13: 9781138987647
Publisher: Routledge, 2016

Synopsis

This book is about theory, practice, and reform in working with youth who are at-risk in our schools. The book addresses several important topics, including: Problems of definition of at-risk and measurement; social, political and health aspects of being at-risk; theories of at-risk status including coping competence, agency intrinsic motivation and cultivation theory; the voices of those who are at-risk; groups that are often ignored when discussing at-risk youth, Native Americans and Appalachians; necessary changes such as prevention, early intervention, and a critical look at assessment practices and grades; a look at the role of higher education.

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About the Author

Robert F. Kronick

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2016
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1138987646
ISBN 13 
9781138987647
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
344
Editor
Kronick Robert F.