Make Your Point: At-Risk Students as Library Assistants.

Dorell, Larry D.

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ERIC Number: EJ451877

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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Make Your Point: At-Risk Students as Library Assistants.

Dorell, Larry D.

School Library Journal, v38 n9 p160 Sep 1992

Discussion of the dangers of labeling people focuses on the successful experience of a school media director who enlisted a student from the behavioral disorder classroom as a library assistant. Concludes that special service students can provide valuable help in the library while gaining experience that enhances their self-esteem. (NRP)

Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students, Labeling (of Persons), Learning Resources Centers, Media Specialists, School Libraries, Self Esteem, Self Fulfilling Prophecies, Social Reinforcement, Special Needs Students, Student Volunteers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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