Payne, Ruby K.

A framework for understanding poverty / Understanding poverty Ruby K. Payne. - 4th rev. ed., Updated ed. - Highlands, TX : aha! Process, c2005. - 199 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [187]-193) and index.

Definitions and resources -- Role of language and story -- Hidden rules among classes -- Characteristics of generational poverty -- Role models and emotional resources -- Support systems -- Discipline -- Instruction and improving achievement -- Creating relationships.

Identifies the factors that cause poverty, including the lack of financial, emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical resources; and guides educators and others in understanding poverty and counteracting its effects in the classroom and community.

Professional Follett Library Resources Professional

1929229488 (pbk.)


Poor--United States.
People with social disabilities--United States.
Poor--Education--United States.
People with social disabilities--Education--United States.
Poverty--United States.
Social classes--United States.
Poor--United States.
Physically handicapped--United States.
Poor--Education.--United States
Physically handicapped--United States--United Staes .
Poverty.
Social classes--United States.


United States--Economic conditions.

HV4045 / .P39 2005

362.5/0973

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