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Ability Profiling and School Failure, Second Edition explores the social and contextual forces that shape the appearance of academic ability and disability and how these forces influence the perception of academic underachievement of minority students. At the books core is the powerful case study of a competent fifth grader named Jay, an African American boy growing up in a predominantly white, rural community, who was excluded from participating in science and literacy discourses within his classroom community.In this new edition, researcher and teachereducator Kathleen Collins situates the story of Jays struggle to be seen as competent within current scholarly conversations about the contextualized nature of dis/ability. In particular, she connects her work to recent research into the overrepresentation of minority students in special education, exploring the roles of situated literacies, classroom interactions, and social stereotypes in determining how some students come to be identified as 'disabled.' Ability Profiling and School Failure, Second Edition comprises a thorough investigation into the socially constructed nature of ability, identity, and achievement, illustrating the role of educational and social exclusion in positioning students within particular identities.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Ability Profiling and School Failure'? A: The book explores the social and contextual forces that shape perceptions of academic ability and disability, particularly in the context of minority students.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Ability Profiling and School Failure' is Kathleen M. Collins, who is both a researcher and teacher-educator.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: 'Ability Profiling and School Failure' is available in its second edition.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Ability Profiling and School Failure' is in new condition.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on February 5, 2013.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: It covers topics such as the overrepresentation of minority students in special education, situated literacies, classroom interactions, and social stereotypes.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educators? A: Yes, it is particularly relevant for educators interested in understanding the dynamics of ability and disability in the classroom.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Ability Profiling and School Failure' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the significance of the case study featured in the book? A: The case study of Jay, an African American boy, illustrates the challenges faced by minority students in predominantly white educational settings and highlights issues of social exclusion and identity.