Title:
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THE FAMILY-SCHOOL CONNECTION
THEORY, RESEARCH, AND PRACTICE |
By: |
Bruce A. Ryan (Editor), Gerald R. Adams (Editor), Thomas P. Gullotta (Editor) |
Format: |
Electronic book text |
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£49.19 |
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ISBN 10: |
1452247404 |
ISBN 13: |
9781452247403 |
Publisher: |
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC EBOOKS |
Pub. date: |
1 May, 1995 |
Series: |
Issues in Children's and Families' Lives 2 |
Pages: |
384 |
Description: |
What is the nature of the relationships between family variables and children's successes in school? An examination of this question is the basis of this volume. Building on a model for evaluating the relationships between families, schools and children, the contributors analyze: how school achievement is influenced by parent-child interactions; how early adolescents are affected by the overlapping `spheres of influence' of school, family, community and peer group; and how family environment influences educational attainment. Other issues discussed include: education for children with learning difficulties; school truancy; and the effects of parental discord and divorce on children's learning. In conclusion, the book offers examples of prev |
Synopsis: |
What is the nature of the relationships between family variables and children's successes in school? An examination of this question is the basis of this volume. Building on a model for evaluating the relationships between families, schools and children, the contributors analyze: how school achievement is influenced by parent-child interactions; how early adolescents are affected by the overlapping `spheres of influence' of school, family, community and peer group; and how family environment influences educational attainment. Other issues discussed include: education for children with learning difficulties; school truancy; and the effects of parental discord and divorce on children's learning. In conclusion, the book offers examples of prevention and intervention. |
Publication: |
US |
Imprint: |
SAGE Publications Inc |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |