An African Centered Response to Ruby Payne's Poverty Theory by Jawanza Kunjufu

An African Centered Response to Ruby Payne's Poverty Theory by Jawanza Kunjufu

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An African Centered Response to Ruby Payne's Poverty Theory by Jawanza Kunjufu

This challenge to influential educator Ruby Payne's theories about the impact of class differences and economics on teaching and learning puts forward other factors as better predictors of student performance. Pointing to success stories in schools that serve low-income students, this refutation of Payne's popular teacher-training program asserts that teacher expectations, time on task, and the principal's leadership are the main factors in determining educational outcomes at a school. Abandoning Payne's framework of teacher-student income disparities, racial makeup, and per-pupil expenditure, this critical analysis asserts the human component as the most powerful tool for improving education in failing schools.

Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu is an educational consultant who has written over 25 publications, including Countering the Plot to Destroy Black Boys, A Culture of Respect, Raising Black Boys, and State of Emergency. He is based in Chicago.

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ISBN 13 9781934155004
ISBN 10 1934155004
Title An African Centered Response to Ruby Payne's Poverty Theory
Author Jawanza Kunjufu
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher African American Images
Year published 2007-04-01
Number of pages 180
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