School Matters: Why African American Students Need Multiple Forms of Capital
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There are four types of capital: economic, human, cultural, and social. The distribution of capital in home and school settings affects the types of educational outcomes and the quality of lifelong opportunities that individuals are able to enjoy. Resource availability and accessibility influence the success levels at which teaching and learning is experienced. Capital possession or acquisition impacts the ability to navigate the academic pipeline and to recognize t… More >>
School Matters: Why African American Students Need Multiple Forms of Capital
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Ordinal Measurement in the Behavioral Sciences
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This book provides an alternative method for measuring individual differences in psychological, educational, and other behavioral sciences studies. It is based on the assumptions of ordinal statistics as explained in Norman Cliff’s 1996 Ordinal Methods for Behavioral Data Analysis. It provides the necessary background on ordinal measurement to permit its use to assess psychological and psychophysical tests and scales and interpret the data obtained. The authors beli… More >>
Ordinal Measurement in the Behavioral Sciences
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A Twenty-first Century Approach to Teaching Social Justice: Educating for Both Advocacy and Action
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A Twenty-first Century Approach to Teaching Social Justice: Educating for Both Advocacy and Action defines social justice in terms of the marginalization of groups including women, people of color, queers, working class/poor individuals, and individuals with disabilities. Sixteen original chapters provide new and insightful perspectives on topics ranging from global transgender awareness and action to religious pluralism. Essential reading for anyone concerned about… More >>
A Twenty-first Century Approach to Teaching Social Justice: Educating for Both Advocacy and Action
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