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Author:

Payne, Ruby K.

Title:

A framework for understanding poverty / Ruby K. Payne.

Edition:

3rd rev. ed.

Publisher:

Aha! ProcessInc,

Copyright Date:

c2003

Description:

207 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subject:

Poor--United States.
People with social disabilities--United States.
Poor--Education--United States.
People with social disabilities--Education--United States.
Poverty--United States.
Social classes--United States.
Poor--United States.
Socially handicapped--United States.
Poor--United States.--Education.
Socially handicapped--United States.--Education.
Poverty.
Social classes--United States.
People with social disabilities--United States.--Education.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 200-207) and index.

Contents:

Definitions and resources -- The role of language and story -- Hidden rules among classes -- Characteristics of generational poverty -- Role models and emotional resources -- Support systems -- Discipline -- Instruction and improving achievement -- Creating relationships.

Summary:

Identifies the factors that cause poverty, including the lack of financial, emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical resources; and guides educators and others in understanding poverty and counteracting its effects in the classroom and community.

ISBN:

9781929229147
1929229143

Locations:

NHPD993 -- Belmond Public Library (Belmond)