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Disadvantaged Eleven Year Olds
- 1st Edition
- Authors: T. Cox, Maggie Jones
- Language: English
A comparative study of culturally and materially disadvantaged children and more advantaged children at the late junior and early secondary school stages. The children's… Read more
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A comparative study of culturally and materially disadvantaged children and more advantaged children at the late junior and early secondary school stages. The children's development in language, reading and mathematical skills as well as their social and emotional adjustment and their attitudes towards school are examined. In addition, the problems encountered by the children during their transition to secondary schools are studied and information is presented on the parents' attitudes towards their children's education and their schools
Of interest to teachers, educationists, educational psychologists, social workers and researchers
(partial) Introduction
The junior-school follow-up study: The children, their homes and their junior schools
The research tools and procedures
Overall test results
A closer look at the children's language skills and school attainments
The children's adjustment, motivation and interests in school
The secondary-school follow-up study: The research sample and procedure
Adjustment to secondary school, personality and academic motivation
Conclusions, discussion and implications: Conclusions, discussion and implications
References
Appendices
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published:
- Imprint: Pergamon
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T. Cox
Affiliations and expertise
University of Swansea, UKMJ
Maggie Jones
Affiliations and expertise
CIM level examiner