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After-school centers and youth development : case studies of success and failure / Barton J. Hirsch, Nancy L. Deutsch, David L. DuBois.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hirsch, Barton Jay, 1950-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- After-school programs--United States--Case studies.
- After-school programs.
- Youth development--United States--Case studies.
- Youth development.
- Student activities--United States--Case studies.
- Student activities.
- United States.
- Genre:
- Case studies.
- Physical Description:
- x, 355 pages ; 18 cm
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011.
- Summary:
- "This book examines after-school programs, exploring how - and why - young people thrive in good programs and suffer in weak ones"-- Provided by publisher.
- "This book examines after-school programs in light of their explosive growth in recent years. In the rush to mount programs, there is a danger of promoting weak ones of little value and failing to implement strong ones adequately. But what is quality and how can it be achieved? This book presents findings from an intensive study of three after-school centers that differed dramatically in quality. Drawing from 233 site visits, the authors examine how - and why - young people thrive in good programs and suffer in weak ones. The book features engaging, in-depth case studies of each of the three centers and of six youths, two from each center. Written in a highly accessible style for academics, youth workers, after-school program leaders, and policy makers, the study breaks new ground in highlighting the importance of factors such as collective mentoring, synergies among different programs and activities, and organizational culture and practices. Guidelines are included for program improvement"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Machine generated contents note: Part I. Introduction: 1. The quality of after-school centers; Part II. Midwest Center: 2. Pockets of excellence; 3. Pocahontas joins the tribe; 4. Bill: the pros and cons of being one of the guys; 5. Putting it all together: Midwest Center; Part III. North River Center: 6. A study of organizational dysfunction; 7. Undercutting Tweetie: the trials and tribulations of a youth leader; 8. Beyonce: a good friend is hard to find (and keep); 9. Putting it all together: North River and Midwest Centers; Part IV. West River Center: 10. The jewel in the crown; 11. Midnight: a teen father stays the course; 12. Tommiana: a contest between closeness and competition; 13. Putting it all together: what have we learned?; Part V. Conclusion: 14. Recommendations for improving practice.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Kathryn Faul and Joseph A. Wallace Fund.
- ISBN:
- 0521138515
- 9780521138512
- OCLC:
- 698451390
- Publisher Number:
- 99945108630
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