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Author Boykin, A. Wade, 1947-

Title Creating the opportunity to learn : moving from research to practice to close the achievement gap / A. Wade Boykin, Pedro Noguera.

Publication Info. Alexandria, Va. : ASCD, [2011]
©2011

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  379.26 B791C    Check Shelf
Description xiii, 231 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary In Creating the Opportunity to Learn, Wade Boykin and Pedro Noguera help navigate the waters of evidence-based methodologies and chart a course toward closing (and eliminating) the academic achievement gap. The authors maintain that it is possible to close the gap by abandoning failed strategies, learning from successful schools, and simply doing more of what the research shows is most effective. --From publisher's description.
Contents Understanding the achievement gap -- What are the dimensions of the gap? -- What's race got to do with it? -- Analyzing the research -- Engagement -- Guiding functions -- Asset-focused factors: interpersonal relationships -- Asset-focused factors: intersubjectivity -- Asset-focused factors: information-processing quality -- Applying what we know -- Why are some schools making more progress than others? -- What can we do to close the gap?
Subject African American students.
Hispanic American students.
Educational equalization -- United States.
Academic achievement -- United States.
Added Author Noguera, Pedro (Pedro A.)
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
ISBN 9781416613060 paperback
1416613064 paperback
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