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Author:
Thompson, Gail L., 1957-
Title:
The power of one: how you can help or harm African American students / Gail L. Thompson.
Publisher:
Corwin Press,
Copyright Date:
c2010
Description:
viii, 188 p. ; 26 cm.
Subject:
African American students--Psychology.
African American students--Services for.
Teacher-student relationships.
Motivation in education.
Racism in education.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction: why alarm bells should be ringing in our heads -- Beliefs, mindsets, and baggage -- Identifying the personal benefits of increasing your efficacy with African American students -- That baggage is too heavy: uncovering negative mindsets that can undermine your work with African American students -- "You can't help but talk about race": examining your beliefs about racism and racial problems -- "To be honest, I can't stand his mama": facing your personal issues about the parents of African American students -- The curriculum, classroom management, and testing -- A hard knock life: how teachers can use the curriculum to empower African American students -- Only the strong survive: dealing with roadblocks to effective classroom management -- Using wisdom in assessing students in spite of the high-stakes-testing mania -- Learning from classroom scenarios and other problems that concern educators -- A work in progress: committing to ongoing personal and professional development.
ISBN:
1412976766 (pbk.)
9781412976763 (pbk.)
LCCN:
2009032761
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)
HWAX074 -- Hawkeye Community College Library (Waterloo)

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