Working with adolescents : constructing identity / John Head.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Head, John (John O.)

Series:

Master classes in education series.

Master classes in education series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Identity (Psychology) in adolescence.

Identity (Psychology) in adolescence--Social aspects.

Adolescent psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (134 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; Washington, D.C. : Falmer Press, 1997.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Annotation Examines the way in which personality and identity of the pupil is shaped by experiences in school. The book examines: to what extent teachers provide both positive and negative role models; factors restricting the ability of teachers to teach effectively; and what factors work to their advantage.

Contents:

Book Cover; Title; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction: Perspectives on Adolescence; Acquiring a Sense of Identity; The Social World of Adolescents; Diversity Among Adolescents: The Case of Gender; Sexual Behaviour and Relationships; Entering the World of Work; Beliefs and Values; The Schooling of Adolescents; Conclusion: Adolescence Today; Bibliography; Index of Names; Subject Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 113-120) and indexes.

OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

ISBN:

1-135-71443-6

1-280-40147-8

0-203-13758-2

1-135-71444-4

0-203-26121-6

9780203137581

OCLC:

226376465