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Children of Single-Mothers The Tale of a Young Man with Enormous Potential on a Slippery Slope Chris Davis
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Introduction Introduction Focus: The effects of a child being raised by single mother Student is similar to me when I was his age Has ability to be very successful but is failing 7 of 8 classes Constantly in trouble
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Context School, Classroom, Community - Primarily low- income, minority students School is in Needs Improvement Status The Student African-American Lives in apartment complex with many other single- parent families Single mother – works two jobs I am his U.S. History teacher and mentor Data Collection Methods Interviews – student, teachers, administrators, guidance counselor Work sample Classroom observation Mentor program
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Profile/Portrait of Student Physically fit – athlete ( Plays football & basketball) Well-dressed, well-spoken Mother emphasizes education Enjoys history, sports, presentations, talking to others He is that kid!!!
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Analysis of Data Interviews Student is aware of his behavior and potential Teachers are frustrated by him Artifact – assignment from my class ◦ Excellent writing & higher-order thinking skills 30 day time-frame for study Limited by 18 days of OSS / ISS Mentor program – working on strategies to help him focus ◦ Did my best to be unbiased Analysis – he is not receiving the support he needs both at home and school ◦ Could be in danger of failing school or trouble with the law
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Conclusions Student needs intervention & positive male role-models in his life I learned that I have different roles as a teacher – educator, friend, father, brother, etc. Student’s future – he is at a crossroads Could go to college Could drop out Could get in trouble with the law Who knows????? Self-fulfilling prophecy… be careful
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