At - Risk Students: Tools for Teaching in Problem Settings

by Susan Louise Peterson

Overview

The at-risk population is a growing segment of the American school population and one demanding the utmost from its teachers and program coordinators. Dr. Peterson's book is a welcome addition - straight forwards, though honest and hopefull of powerful ideas for class use.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781573092746
Publisher:	International Scholars Publications
Publication date:	01/01/1998
Pages:	90
Product dimensions:	5.92(w) x 8.98(h) x 0.25(d)

About the Author

Susan Louise Peterson has worked professionally as an educator of young children in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs. She has taught college level courses in Child Development and Family Studies. Susan enjoys writing articles for academic journals in her spare time.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Acknowledgment Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 About the Author Chapter 4 The teacher shall honor the presence of parents in at-risk schools Chapter 5 The teacher shall explore and implement strategies to help frustrated at-risk students deal with conflict Chapter 6 The teacher shall seek to understande the fluctuating emotions of at-risk students Chapter 7 The teacher shall seek to help at-risk students with appropriate social skills for coping with everyday life Chapter 8 The teacher shall provide opportunities for at-risk students to have successful educational experiences Chapter 9 Closing Remarks Chapter 10 Index

What People are Saying About This

Lionel Alves

...classroom teacher oriented and practical. Thank you from the trenches.

Editorial Reviews

...classroom teacher oriented and practical. Thank you from the trenches.

Lionel Alves