Working With Adolescents: Constructing identity / Edition 1

by Dr John Head, John Head

Overview

This work examines the way in which personality and identity of the pupil is shaped by his or her experiences in school. The text considers the way in which teachers in secondary schools are working, and to some extent living, with adolescent pupils for the majority of time in their weekday waking lives. The book examines: to what extent teachers provide both positive and negative role models for pupils to follow; the factors restricting the ability of teachers to teach effectively; and conversely, what factors work to their advantage.; The text provides an overview of the debates and research into areas of: teaching children about controversial subjects such as sex and drugs; gender differences; identities; peer groups; relations with adults; and beliefs and values.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750707305
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/05/1997
Series:	Master Classes in Education Series
Pages:	134
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1350L (what's this?)

About the Author

Dr John Head, Dr John Head, John Head

Table of Contents

The cultures of the peer group; acquiring a sense of identity; the audit of gender differences; preparing for work; relations of adults; adolescent sexuality; beliefs and values; schooling adolescents; problems and opportunities; adolescence in the new millennium.

Editorial Reviews

'I would recommend this book to be used as a teaching resource, particularly for the stimulation of discussion and the preparation for taught sessions. This is a welcome addition to the resources of anyone engaged in teacher education.' - Journal of Education for Teaching

'It is a scholarly work which deliberately draws lessons from current research and suggests in very constructive ways how professionals may put these into practice when working with adolescents. A very useful and stimulating read.' - Educational Review

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