Practical application of social learning theories in educating young African-American males / George R. Taylor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Taylor, George R.

Contributor:

Elizabeth Bowers Peck, 1929 Endowment Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African American boys--Education.

African American boys.

African American young men--Education.

African American young men.

Social learning.

Physical Description:

208 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : University Press of America, 2003.

Contents:

A Holistic Approach 3

Early Environmental Experiences 5

Home Environment 6

Early Intervention Legislation 7

Transforming the Environment 8

Enhancing Self-Esteem of Young African-American Males 9

Chapter 2 Social Learning Theories: An Overview 13

Theoretical Framework 13

Vzgotsky's Theory 14

Commonality Among Theories 15

Integrative Aspects of Social Development 15

Social Skills Models for Young African-American Males 16

Teaching Anger and Hostility Control 17

Teaching Apology Strategies 18

Teaching Self-Regulation Skills 19

Be Aware of One's Thinking Patterns 19

Making A Plan 19

Develop and Evaluate Long-Term Goals 20

Chapter 3 Behavioral Styles of Young African-American Males 23

The Effects of Behavioral Styles 24

Correlating School Activities to Students Background and Ability 25

Learning Styles 26

Cognitive Styles 26

Affective Dimension 26

The Physiological Dimension 26

Gregorc's Theory 27

Evaluating Learning Styles 27

The Learning Channel Preference Checklist 29

Auditory Learning Style 29

Visual Learning Style 30

Haptic Learning Style 30

The Gregore Delineator 30

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 30

The Relationship Between Cultural and Learning Style 31

The Relationship Between Learning and Instructional Styles 32

Implications for Education 32

Chapter 4 Practical Application of Social Learning Theories to Educating Young African-American Males 35

Types of Social Skills Deficits 35

Effects of Social Skills Deficits 36

Assessing Social Skills 37

Assessing Social Skills Deficits 37

Application of Behavioral Intervention Strategies 38

Chapter 5 Drug Intervention Techniques Using Social Skills Interventions 41

Socioeconomic Factors and Drug Crime 44

Psychological Factors Associated with Drug Abuse 48

Direct Instruction Framework 49

Reducing Drug Addiction Through Social Skills Intervention 49

Relapse Prevention 49

Brief Intervention 49

Stress Management 50

Operant and Behavior Modification Techniques 50

Coaching 52

Cueing 52

Social-Cognitive Approach 52

Modeling 53

Vidoetape Modeling 54

Black Male Volunteers' Program 54

Project 2000 55

The Educational Opportunity Program (E.O.P.) 55

Effects of Fatherless Households 57

Black Teachers As Role Models 58

The Role of the School in a Behavioral Setting 61

Role Playing 62

Cooperative Learning 63

Cooperative Learning vs. Peer Tutoring 65

Special Group Activities 66

Skillstreaming 66

Cognitive Behavior Modifications 66

Chapter 6 Factors and Guidelines Associated with a Social Skills Curriculum in Drug Education 71

Basic Factors to Consider in a Drug

Education Program 72

Development of Guidelines 73

Chapter 7 Parental Roles in Social Skills Development 81

Parental Guidelines for Promoting Social Growth 83

Some Suggested Strategies for

Facilitating the Social Learning Process 85

Chapter 8 Overview: Evaluating Social Skills of Young African-American Males 89

Chapter 9 Social/Interpersonal Skills Curriculum for Young African-American Males 109

Curriculum Development: An Overview 109

A Functional Approach 113

Assessment of Social Skills 114

Social Skills Unit 114

Informal Evaluation Techniques 149.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [185]-199) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Elizabeth Bowers Peck, 1929 Endowment Book Fund.

ISBN:

0761826076

OCLC:

53897750