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The Limitations of Teaching ‘Grit’ in the Classroom
“We are asking students to change a belief system without changing the situation around them,” he said. It can be irresponsible and unfair to talk about grit without talking about structural challenges, he said, referring to the recent interest in … Continue reading
Posted in Classroom, Grit, Schooling, Social disadvantage, Social diversity, Social exclusion, Student
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From Neurons to Neighborhoods : The Science of Early Childhood Development
”From Neurons to Neighborhoods” presents the evidence about ”brain wiring” and how kids learn to speak, think, and regulate their behavior. It examines the effect of the climate-family, child care, community within which the child grows. How we raise young … Continue reading
Posted in Early childhood development, Family, Social disadvantage, Social environment, Social exclusion, Socioeconomic
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Social Class and Educational Inequality: The Impact of Parents and Schools
Social class is often seen as an intractable barrier to success, yet a number of children from disadvantaged backgrounds still manage to show resilience and succeed against the odds. This book presents the findings from fifty Child and Family Case … Continue reading
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