Description
Book SynopsisRaising African American Males is comprised of strategies and interventions that can assist and improve African American males' achievement in all areas of academics as well as in their everyday lives. Theresa Harris and George Taylor provide pedagogical strategies that employ various instructional tools for teachers, parents, African American youth, and administrators. In addition, this book can be a guide to improve the educational outlook for African American males and to provide the necessary resources used for training of parents, teachers, and students. The "No Child Left Behind Act" of 2001 and the Maryland Redesign of Teacher Education provides for the belief in the efficacy of all students. Many social inadequacies and injustices have resulted in social problems including the lack of resources for African American males to succeed.
Trade ReviewThis text can be used for training graduate and undergraduate students in urban education, social work, and special education. -- Susan Arisman, Dean, Coppin State University
This book will provide both undergraduate and graduate students with a theoretical basis of teaching, learning, and practical suggestions on how to enhance African American learning in the classroom. -- Michael Trumbull, chairperson, Pikes Peak Community College
This book has widespread appeal and will attract a multiple audience with interest in educating African American males. -- Charity Welch, JABSE Editorial Board
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Standards Based Life Skills Interventions Chapter 3: Societal and Environment Factors Chapter 4: Drug Education Awareness and Intervention Strategies Chapter 5: Modeling Themes for Parental Support Chapter 6: Learning Theories for Parents Chapter 7: Assessment Strategies Chapter 8: A Proposed Model for Closing the Achievement Gap Chapter 9: Coordination and Utilization of the Community Resources Chapter 10: Summary
