Despite the many `alternative' schools and programmes in the United States designed to redirect the lives of at-risk youth, the majority of these in fact serve to isolate and segregate. This challenging book presents a comprehensive plan for those interested in creating truly alternative educational programmes for this group. John Kellmayer outlines the key characteristics of alternative programmes, describes alternative models and explains how to implement and manage these programmes. He also provides strategies on how to empower teachers, involve students in their own education and evaluate alternative programmes.
By:
John Kellmayer Imprint: Corwin Press Inc Country of Publication: United States Edition: 1 Dimensions:
Height: 228mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 480g ISBN:9780803962576 ISBN 10: 0803962576 Pages: 168 Publication Date:13 September 1995 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Unspecified
Alternative Education What Is It? Dealing with Political Opposition and Credibility Gaps Ten Key Characteristics of Effective Alternative Programs Ten Alternative Models How to Set Up an Alternative Program Exploring Curriculum Options Administering and Organizing Alternative Schools Empowering Teachers Involving Students in Their Own Education Evaluating Alternative Programs Conclusion