Arthur: A Tale of Disempowerment

If the school could move beyond its false assumptions about Arthur and his home, which stem from appearances and from the socioeconomic status of the family, it could do much for Arthur and others like him. A case study is described.

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Published in:	Phi Delta Kappan Vol. 71; no. 3; pp. 194 - 199
Main Author:	Rosow, La Vergne
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Bloomington, Ind., etc Phi Delta Kappa Inc 01-11-1989 Phi Delta Kappa, Inc Phi Delta Kappa, inc Phi Delta Kappa
Subjects:	Adult literacy Art teachers Children Cousins Education Individualized education programs Literacy Literature Mothers Parents Psychological aspects Reading Reading instruction Reading teachers School principals Social aspects Socioeconomic status Study and teaching Tutoring
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Summary:	If the school could move beyond its false assumptions about Arthur and his home, which stem from appearances and from the socioeconomic status of the family, it could do much for Arthur and others like him. A case study is described.
ISSN:	0031-7217 1940-6487