... that 'the classroom needs to be continually interrogated for the ideologies it fosters and reproduces' (McLaren: 2011). This means that 'criticalists' (those who support a critical approach) prefer a system of education that challenges students to think beyond what is taught and form their own opinions; to broaden their thoughts and to construct their own voice (Palmer, Emmon: 2004). Burbules ... . How can such contradictory ideals be paired and delivered to students without causing confusion? In a world where individuals are so fervently encouraged to be just that, 'indivi...

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... helps create more resilient African American students. With the dropout rate of African American males being disproportionately higher than other races, this research should help the shapers of the educational system realize that early and often successful, positive access to academic experiences is needed to create high academic self-esteem. More benefits from this research could have been brought to light ... -parent households. It would be interesting to know how that affects educational resilience, particularly within the African American community. The results, implications and proc...

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