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Informationen zum Autor David Campos began his career in education more than thirty years ago, when he started teaching second grade. He earned his Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin, specializing in learning disabilities and behavior disorders. His scholarship focuses on instructional design and delivery, childhood health and wellness, and LGBTQ children and adolescents. He has written books on childhood loneliness, childhood obesity, and inspiring creativity in students, among others. He lives in San Antonio, Texas. Klappentext Bring out the best in your male Latino students!Largely misunderstood and often underserved, Latino boys miss out on key academic opportunities that hinder their achievement and success in school and beyond. Educator David Campos, a champion of higher education for Latino boys, provides strategies to promote success for Latino boys. This book demonstrates how to: Enhance engagement and achievement by addressing Latino boys' needs Explore personal and school-wide beliefs to better understand how to serve this population Develop strategies for motivating Latino boys to pursue higher education Address challenges that Latino boys face in the home and at school Zusammenfassung Through powerful vignettes! Campos helps teachers and administrators understand the unique assets that Latino boys bring into the school community and how to engage them as learners. Inhaltsverzeichnis A Few Words Before Starting Part I. Framing the Scope and Purpose of the Book 1. Introduction Examining the Education of Latino Boys Is Important Latino Boys Have Assets Why Latino Is Used Rather Than Hispanic Summary 2. Cultural Conflict Between Latino Boys and School Unfavorable Perceptions of Latino Boys How Schools Fail to Meet Latino Boys¿ Needs Boy Behaviors That Do Not Fit With Schools¿ Expectations Summary "What Can I Do Next?" Implications for the Classroom Part II. Circumstances of Contemporary Latino Boys 3. Data Trends Associated With Latino Boys Demographic Trends Among Latinos in the United States The Academic Achievement of Latino Students The Significance of Teacher Quality Summary 4. The Cultural Background of Latino Boys The Heterogeneity of the Latino Culture Common Latino Cultural Values Summary "What Can I Do Next?" Implications for the Classroom Part III. Social Forces That Affect Latino Boys¿ School Performance 5. The Differing Kinds of Capital in the Lives of Latino Boys The Challenges of Poverty Physical Capital Human Capital Cultural Capital Social Capital Summary 6. The Balancing Act That Latino Boys Perform The Challenge of Acculturating The Worry Over Immigration The Stress of Learning English Summary "What Can I Do Next?" Implications for the Classroom Part IV. Teachers and Schools Can Enhance Latino Boys¿ Success 7. Enhancing Latino Boys¿ Success at School Instructional Practices in the Classroom Fostering a Positive Sense of School Attachment Summary 8. Programs for Latino Boys A Few Words About Program Effectiveness Programs Designed to Help Latino Youth Advocacy Organizations That Work to Empower Latinos Summary "What Can I Do Next?" Implications for the Classroom Final Thoughts References About the Author Acknowledgments Index ...
