Nurturing At-Risk Youth in Math and Science: Curriculum and Teaching Considerations - Softcover

Randolf Tobias

 
9781879639201: Nurturing At-Risk Youth in Math and Science: Curriculum and Teaching Considerations

Synopsis

Nurturing At-Risk Youth in Math & Science is a curriculum and teacher training accompaniment that details how to enhance mathematics and science proficiency among at-risk youth. The book explains curriculum and teaching strategies to raise student confidence and self-esteem and simultaneously raise their level of mathematics and science interest. It also includes nontraditional methods to accurately assess student performance.

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About the Author

Randolf A. Tobias is chairperson of the Graduate Department of Educational and Community Programs at Queens College of the City University of New York. As a Mellon Fellow in 1983, Dr. Tobias examined supervisory roles aimed at improving curriculum and teaching within alternative neighborhood schools. He has consulted with school systems and universities on curriculum and teaching approaches for increasing the learning potential of the educationally at risk. As an associate professor within the School Administration and Supervision Program at Queens College, Dr. Tobias is currently involved in the training of prospective principals and assistant principals.

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