Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ515368
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0889-0293
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The Motivation of Homeless Children.
Mickelson, Roslyn Arlin; Yon, Maria G.
International Journal of Social Education, v9 n2 p28-45 Fall-Win 1994-95
Asserts that the common perception of homeless children is that they are physically and psychologically impaired by their living circumstances and unable to function effectively in schools. Reports on a case study of efforts to educationally motivate homeless children. Discusses the implications for children's motivation. (CFR)
Descriptors: Child Development, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Theories, Elementary Education, High Risk Students, Homeless People, Learning Motivation, Learning Strategies, Special Needs Students, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics, Student Interests, Student Motivation
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: North Carolina (Charlotte)
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