At-Risk Youth

Name: At-Risk Youth
Brand: Routledge
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By Kronick, Robert F.

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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.

Product details

Edition:: 1
Languages:: Original: English
Number of Pages:: 346
Publisher:: Routledge
Publication Date:: 1997-05-01
Release Date:: 1997-06-01
ISBN / EAN:: 9780815319801
Weight:: 567 g
Dimensions:: 15/22/2 cm
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]

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