Role of Father Like Care in the Education of Young Black Males
| Author: | Horn, Aaron L. | |
| Year: | 2010 | |
| Pages: | 152 | |
| ISBN: | 0-7734-3771-1 978-0-7734-3771-5 | |
| Price: | $139.95 + shipping | |
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This qualitative study analyzes African American males’ perceptions of the tutor-tutee caring relationship within in home, one-on-one tutoring. The participants were seven African American males who currently attend this type of tutoring.
Reviews
“Dr. Horn’s significant contribution, [is]not only to the research literature on caring and the education of African American males, but also to his youth and the educators who serve them. In fact, this book is a gift to future teacher educators on how to practice authentic care among young African American males in education.” – Prof. Susan Roberta Katz, University of San Francisco
“. . . a compelling example of qualitative research. [Horn] identifies an important problem facing educators, in particular, and society as a whole.” – Prof. Benjamin F. Baab, University of San Francisco
“As a qualitative researcher, Dr. Horn skillfully paints a clear picture of the young men that he works with on a regular basis with a great deal of attention, care, and respect and provides the reader with a true sense of passion he has for his work and research.” – Prof. Jamal A. Cooks, San Francisco State University
“. . . a compelling example of qualitative research. [Horn] identifies an important problem facing educators, in particular, and society as a whole.” – Prof. Benjamin F. Baab, University of San Francisco
“As a qualitative researcher, Dr. Horn skillfully paints a clear picture of the young men that he works with on a regular basis with a great deal of attention, care, and respect and provides the reader with a true sense of passion he has for his work and research.” – Prof. Jamal A. Cooks, San Francisco State University
Table of Contents
FOREWORD
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER I. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM
The Research Problem
Background and Need for the Study
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Theoretical Rationale
Limitations of the Study
Significance of the Study
Organization of the Book
CHAPTER II. LITERATURE REVIEW
Inadequate Education of African American Males
Caring Relationships
Tutoring
Summary
CHAPTER III. METHODOLOGY
Qualitative Research Design
Research Setting
Participants
Data Collection
Interview Questions
Data Analysis
Protection of Human Subjects
Methodological Reflections
CHAPTER IV. PROFILES
Researcher's Background
In-Home, One-on-One Tutoring
Participants
Dario
Jamie
Jerele
Jeremiah
Shane
Shareek
Taylor
CHAPTER V. FINDINGS
Overview of Findings
Research Questions
Research Question #1
Research Question #2
Research Question #3
Research Question #4
Summary
CHAPTER VI. DISCUSSION, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND CONCLUSION
Discussion
Recommendations for Future Research
Recommendations for Practice
Conclusion
APPENDIXES
Appendix A: Email Approval of Human Subjects Request
Appendix B: Participant/Student Consent Form
Appendix C: Research Subjects’ Bill of Rights
Appendix D: Right to Confidentiality
Appendix E: Data Analysis Tables
Appendix F: Sample Ebonics Table
REFERENCES
INDEX
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER I. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM
The Research Problem
Background and Need for the Study
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Theoretical Rationale
Limitations of the Study
Significance of the Study
Organization of the Book
CHAPTER II. LITERATURE REVIEW
Inadequate Education of African American Males
Caring Relationships
Tutoring
Summary
CHAPTER III. METHODOLOGY
Qualitative Research Design
Research Setting
Participants
Data Collection
Interview Questions
Data Analysis
Protection of Human Subjects
Methodological Reflections
CHAPTER IV. PROFILES
Researcher's Background
In-Home, One-on-One Tutoring
Participants
Dario
Jamie
Jerele
Jeremiah
Shane
Shareek
Taylor
CHAPTER V. FINDINGS
Overview of Findings
Research Questions
Research Question #1
Research Question #2
Research Question #3
Research Question #4
Summary
CHAPTER VI. DISCUSSION, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND CONCLUSION
Discussion
Recommendations for Future Research
Recommendations for Practice
Conclusion
APPENDIXES
Appendix A: Email Approval of Human Subjects Request
Appendix B: Participant/Student Consent Form
Appendix C: Research Subjects’ Bill of Rights
Appendix D: Right to Confidentiality
Appendix E: Data Analysis Tables
Appendix F: Sample Ebonics Table
REFERENCES
INDEX