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Encyclopedia of Cross-Cultural School Psychology
ISBN/EAN: 9780387717982
Umbreit-Nr.: 1636510
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: xlv, 1052 S., 1 s/w Illustr., 1052 p. 1 illus. In
Format in cm:
Einband:
gebundenes Buch
Erschienen am 18.02.2010
Auflage: 1/2010
- Zusatztext
- With contributions from leading school psychology practitioners, this encyclopedia provides a one-of-a-kind guide to cross-cultural school psychology. Some 400 entries explore concepts, themes, and the latest research findings to answer your questions in all aspects of the field. Moreover, the encyclopedia offers support at all levels of primary and secondary education, from pre-K to 12th grade. Each entry offers a description of a particular term, a bibliography, and additional readings. The editor is widely known for her bi-weekly Spanish-language columns and her appearances on television and radio as a cross-cultural expert.
- Kurztext
- Designed as a one-stop, easy-to-read reference, with comprehensive (A to Z) coverage of cross-cultural psychology and education in the schoolsProvides reference lists after each entry for readers interested seeking out additional informationNo other electronic + print resource of its kind currently existsOrganization and clarity allows users to access terms easilyPresents issues in cross-cultural school psychology and education from pre-K through 12th grade, offering a lifespan approach
- Autorenportrait
- Dr. Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers (aka CC) is a bilingual psychologist who focuses on work with children and families within a multicultural context. She is Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology at the Graduate School of Education, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. She is Program/Clinical Coordinator for the Programs in School Counseling and Counseling Psychology. Her research and writing focus on resilience and positive youth development within a cultural context. Dr. Clauss-Ehlers is co-editor of the book Community Planning to Foster Resilience in Children (Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2004) and author of Diversity Training for Classroom Teaching: A Manual for Students and Educators (Springer, 2006). She is a 2004-2005 Rosalynn Carter Fellow for Mental Health Journalism, a contributor to the international publication Ser Padres, the Spanish-language version of Parents magazine, and a guest commentator on Univision. She has appeared on media outlets such as Channel 13, ABC's Eyewitness News, and the CBS Early Show, where she has discussed parenting and child development. Dr. Clauss-Ehlers received her bachelor's degree from Oberlin College and her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. She completed her predoctoral internship at the New York University/Bellevue Hospital Center. She lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters, ages 4 and 6.
- Schlagzeile
- A concise reference that meets the challenge of diversity in education