Problem Girls: Understanding and Supporting Troubled and Troublesome Girls and Young Women
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (602 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415303141 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"great collection of articles" according to donna. Lloyd has brought together a great collection of articles by leading authors in this field. An academic read - useful as a teaching resource
It will be essential reading for practitioners and professionals in Education, as well as students and academics in the field.. Recognising the increasing importance of schools as the primary source of support for girls and young women, the chapters discuss the implications for practice of teachers and other professionals, covering important issues like:girls' classroom behaviourmental health problemsviolence and sexualityexclusion and community offences.By presenting a range of theoretical perspectives, readers of this book will be encouraged to reflect on what underpins the actions of girls and young women and take their voices seriously. It sets out to further our understanding of young women who face or cause difficulties, offering a diverse and complex view. This book explores the issues surrounding girls and young women who are seen as troubled or troublesome
'This book offers a wealth of evidence regarding the need for change in schooling as well as some good positive strategies for the direction that might be taken.' - Youth&Policy"I found the whole book a fascinating read, and one that I believe would be essential reading for practitioners and professionals in education, as well as students and academics in the field." - NASEN Journal, 2011
Gwynedd Lloyd is Senior Lecturer at Moray House Institute of Education, Univeristy of Edinburgh