Exploring Caribbean Boys Achievement In Secondary Education
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Exploring Caribbean Boys Achievement In Secondary Education
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Author : Janet Graham
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2017-07-19
Exploring Caribbean Boys Achievement In Secondary Education written by Janet Graham and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-19 with Education categories.
This book explores underachievement of boys and girls in secondary education. The author focuses her empirical study on the alarming underachievement of African Caribbean boys in British schools in comparison to other groups. She also adopts a historical perspective to compare West Indian children who arrived in Britain in the 1960s and 1970s (many labeled as ESN) (Coard 1971) to problems faced by black boys in todays classrooms. Janet Graham also explores the impact of globalization, population movement, government policies, and diversity on black boys education provision in inner-city schools in Britain. She investigates masculinity, subcultures, peer-group pressures, and exclusion from school and their impact on black boys education. The institutional focus study sets the context for the empirical study and provides a perspective from voices of black boys in one inner-London school to find out what they think about school, learning, subcultures, peer-group pressures, and teachers. As a contrast, teachers views of the boys are also provided. This book will be of interest to educationalists, teachers, parents, school management, and government bodies interested in race, diversity, achievement, who want to bring about change to improve life chances.
Exploring The Achievements Of African And Caribbean Boys In Secondary Schools
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Author : Patricia John-Baptiste
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Exploring The Achievements Of African And Caribbean Boys In Secondary Schools written by Patricia John-Baptiste and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with categories.
Gender And School Achievement In The Caribbean
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Author : Peter Kutnick
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Gender And School Achievement In The Caribbean written by Peter Kutnick and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Sex differences in education categories.
Research into the relationship of sex differences, gender and educational attainment has drawn upon biological, psycho-social and more recently, political theories to help explain results that differentiate the performance of boys and girls. This research report addresses the problem of gender differentiated achievement and retention, but approaches it from a distinct angle: exploring why females have stayed-on in schools and achieved comparatively better educational achievement scores in the Caribbean countries of Trinidad, Barbados, and St. Vincent. (These results are consistent throughout the educational system of these countries: in primary and secondary schools, across social classes, in most curriculum subjects and across various types of stratified secondary schools.) Following the introduction, the report's second chapter presents case study data from secondary schools in Trinidad. The third chapter presents case studies data from primary schools in Trinidad. The fourth chapter presents a quantitative survey, the Harbour Sixth Form School case study, and South Female-only School case study. The fifth chapter presents data results from the quantitative survey of St. Vincent. The report concludes with a summary of the quantitative surveys to assess success from one island to another, qualitative case studies to provide insights into classroom process, and comparative information concerning research questions that underlie the studies. (Contains 30 references.) (Author/SD)
Listen To The Voices
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Author : Juliet McIntosh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Listen To The Voices written by Juliet McIntosh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with categories.
Perspectives On The Educational Experiences Of African Caribbean Boys
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Author : Nisheet Gosai
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2011-09-22
Perspectives On The Educational Experiences Of African Caribbean Boys written by Nisheet Gosai and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-22 with Social Science categories.
This study critically explores contemporary African/Caribbean boys’ (15–16 years old) educational experiences in the UK. It focuses on their lives from both within and outside the school. Various research methods are employed in order to gain a comprehensive picture that includes the accounts of African/Caribbean boys, parents, teachers and youth workers. The study explores both the boys’ positive and negative experiences of school life. At one level, the boys’ narratives suggest ‘a nothing but the same old story’ of racial exclusion and subordination within urban secondary schools. At another level, we hear of the importance of education in their lives. Of particular significance is the evidence of how black supplementary schools and youth organisations are providing an educational space that positively supports them in their transition into adulthood. The study makes recommendations for educationalists and policy makers based on the findings. This includes the need to understand the boys’ experiences of racial exclusion and the complexities around the intersection of race, gender and class for a younger generation at the start of the twenty-first century. In comparing mainstream and supplementary educational spaces, the boys identify the need to build an inclusive mainstream curriculum that represents the historical past and cultural present of their lives. Importantly, the study vividly highlights contrasting teacher-pupil interactions between these two educational spaces, suggesting what the former can learn from the latter.
An Exploration Of African Caribbean Boys Underachievement
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Author : Janet Graham
language : en
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Release Date : 2013
An Exploration Of African Caribbean Boys Underachievement written by Janet Graham and has been published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Academic achievement categories.
The alarming underachievement of African Caribbean boys in British schools and abroad in comparison to other groups is highlighted in this book. The author adopts an historical perspective to compare West Indian children who arrived in Britain in the 1960s and 1970s (many labelled as ESN) (Coard 1971) to problems faced by black boys in today's classrooms. Janet Graham also explores the impact of globalisation, population movement, government policies and diversity on black boys' education provision in inner city schools in Britain. She investigates masculinity, subcultures, peer group pressures and exclusion from school and their impact on black boys education. The Institutional Focus Study sets the context for the empirical study and provides a perspective from voices of black boys in one inner London school to find out what they think about school, learning, subcultures, peer group pressures and teachers. As a contrast teachers' views of the boys are also provided. This book will be of interest to educationalists, teachers, students; parents, school management and government bodies interested in race, diversity, achievement and want to bring about change to improve life chances.
School Meets Street
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Author : Liz Spencer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
School Meets Street written by Liz Spencer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with categories.
This paper explores the process that links low achievement, school exclusion and involvement in crime among African-Caribbean boys and young men. Based on qualitative interviews with pupils and teachers at a pioneering secondary school in London and also with African-Caribbean young men who had dropped out of or been excluded from other schools in the area, we identify key aspects of 'trouble at school' and ways in which this can lead to 'trouble on the street'. When students experience academic or behavioural problems they may drop out of or be formally excluded from school. Although schools are responsible for arranging alternative provision, in practice, once out of mainstream education, students are unlikely to gain academic qualifications and the problem of low achievement is exacerbated. They are then at a disadvantage in the job market, and their perceived lack of legitimate opportunities for making money may lead them to engage in crime. A complex interplay of factors appears to influence this low achievement - school exclusion - crime sequence, including the young person's family background, their neighbourhood, and the culture in which they are embedded. According to the students who took part in school interventions the main benefits of participation were seen as: being part of a community of support; improved motivation; higher academic achievement; the ability to express emotions constructively; and a greater sense of responsibility and self- worth. Our research suggests that by adopting an inclusive rather than exclusive policy, schools can buy time, retaining vulnerable young men within the educational system, keeping their options open until they have a chance to mature, rather than leaving them to the uncertainty of 'the street'.
Perspectives On The Educational Experiences Of African Caribbean Boys
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language : en
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This thesis critically explores: "Perspectives on the educational experiences of African Caribbean boys". It draws upon the earlier literature in the field of secondary schools (Mac an Ghaill, 1988 and 1994, Gillborn, 1995, Sewell, 1997, Blair, 2001, LDA 2003). But this study adopts a comparative approach, specifically focusing on Black boys current experiences of both state secondary schooling and other areas of education, namely, a supplementary school and a youth organisation. Recent statistics have indicated a continuing high level of underachievement among African-Caribbean boys studying in British schools. The DFES 2006 reports that only 39% of Black pupils achieve 5+ A*-C GCSE grades which denotes that Black boys are among the lowest achievers at secondary school level as compared with pupils of other ethnic minority communities. The DFES further reports that Black pupils are more likely to be excluded from schools than pupils from any other group (Education and Skills, 2006). This study will go beyond the statistics by examining the reasons as to why Black boys have negative experiences in their secondary school education which is linked to their historically-based underachievement in secondary schools. The literature review of the study explores the academic literature/reports concerning African-Caribbean pupils' underachievement (Mac an Ghaill, 1988, Wright, 1992, Benskin 1994, Gillborn, 1995, Sewell 1997, Ofsted, 1999, Blair 2001, LDA 2003, Education and Skills, 2006). The discussion reflects a number of inter-related issues that are shaped by the intersection of race, class and gender. These issues include: racialisation and accompanying negative stereotypes of the Black community and more specifically portraying Black masculinity as a problem, lack of respect for Black boys and their culture, peer group influence, and differences in treatment by teachers towards Black boys, as some of the significant factors affecting Black boys' negative experiences at.
A Literature Review Exploring Academic Underachievement Among Males In The Trinidad And Tobago School System
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Author : Marcia Edmund-Woods
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
A Literature Review Exploring Academic Underachievement Among Males In The Trinidad And Tobago School System written by Marcia Edmund-Woods and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Electronic dissertations categories.
Male academic underachievement is considered to be a major educational issue. Ministers of Education across the Commonwealth and throughout the English speaking Caribbean have raised the issue of academic boys' underachievement. In Trinidad and Tobago the issue has formed a key component in the educational reforms proposed by the Governmental agency responsible for education within the country: namely the Ministry of Education. The underachievement of boys in education is a topic which has raised significant debate and a host of divergent hypotheses. Some of these are predicated upon the belief that the issue revolves around a boys versus girls conflict. Others hold the view that male underachievement results from a war of the sexes. This paper attempts to analyze the literature available on this issue, particularly those produced within the Caribbean; it may be argued however, evidence within the Caribbean remains limited. Factors such as policy formulation, gender and achievement, gender differentials, teacher gender impact, male marginalization, masculinity concepts and same-sex schools have been considered and commented upon. The paper draws conclusions from the available data and concludes with recommendations for further research into the area of male academic underachievement.
The Handbook On Caribbean Education
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Author : Eleanor J. Blair
language : en
Publisher: IAP
Release Date : 2021-03-01
The Handbook On Caribbean Education written by Eleanor J. Blair and has been published by IAP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-01 with Education categories.
This book brings together leading scholars of Caribbean education from around the world. Schooling continues to hold a special place both as a means to achieve social mobility and as a mechanism for supporting the economy of Caribbean nations. In this book, the Caribbean includes the Greater and Lesser Antilles. The Greater Antilles is made up of the five larger islands (and six countries) of the northern Caribbean, including the Cayman Islands, Cuba, Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic), Puerto Rico, and Jamaica. The Lesser Antilles includes the Windward and Leeward Islands which are inclusive of Barbados, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago along with several other islands. Each chapter provides a unique perspective on the various social and cultural issues that define Caribbean education and schooling. The Handbook on Caribbean Education fills a void in the literature and documents the important research being done throughout the Caribbean. Creating a space where Caribbean voices are a part of “international” discussions about 21st century global matters and concerns is an important contribution of this work.