A Critical Analysis of the Under-Achievement of Afro-Caribbean Boys within a 16-19 Education Setting [Konferenzbericht] Paper presented at the Annual International Conference of the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES) (12th, Sofia and Nessebar, Bulgaria, Jun 2014).

Autor/in	Babalola, Shade
Titel	A Critical Analysis of the Under-Achievement of Afro-Caribbean Boys within a 16-19 Education Setting [Konferenzbericht] Paper presented at the Annual International Conference of the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES) (12th, Sofia and Nessebar, Bulgaria, Jun 2014).
Quelle	(2014), (7 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Underachievement; Immigrants; Ethnic Groups; Blacks; College Students; School Holding Power; Urban Areas; Student Motivation; Expectation; Socioeconomic Status; Parent Influence; Job Placement; Apprenticeships; Student Recruitment; Suspension; Mentors; Coaching (Performance); Equal Education; Best Practices; Inclusion; United Kingdom (London) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Performance deficiency; Leistungsschwäche; Immigrant; Immigrantin; Immigranten; Ethnie; Black person; Schwarzer; Collegestudent; Urban area; Stadtregion; Schulische Motivation; Expectancy; Erwartung; Socio-economic status; Sozioökonomischer Status; Employment service; Employment services; Arbeitsvermittlung; Apprenticeship; Lehre; Ausschluss; Schulausschluss; Inklusion
Abstract	This paper aims to carry out a mini case-study within an inner city sixth form college to critically examine why Afro-Caribbean males under-achieve. It will aim to investigate the reasons for under-achievement and suggest strategies for improving the retention, achievement, attainment and progression of Afro-Caribbean boys in an inner city 16-19 sixth form college. It seeks to highlight some of the current issues faced by Afro-Caribbean males and the reasons why they often fail to reach their full potential within the sixth form college under investigation. The study aims to examine a combination of factors in terms of parental support and guidance, poor motivation, low expectations, the impact of teaching and learning, socio-economic status, father figures, peerpressure, marginalisation, discriminatory practices, a comparison of grades achieved compared with other minority groups. It will also seek to explore the role of education policy on equal opportunities and whether there is a legal right for the victims undermined in education achievement. The paper also intends to discuss trends with regards to the progression of Afro-Caribbean males in relation to work-placements, apprenticeship and university offers. The paper will also examine the number of Afro-Caribbean males who are accepted at leading universities. It will touch on the exclusion and suspension of Afro-Caribbean males in the 16-19 education sector under investigation. The papers will seek to highlight strategies that may be implemented to improve the retention, achievement, attainment and the progression of Afro-Caribbean males in relation to mentoring, coaching, shadowing, effective pastoral support, teaching and learning, parental guidance, access, widening participation, a re-emphasis of the awareness of the process of social mobility, equality and diversity, opportunities for enrichment, sport and engagement. Recommendation will be made on best practice to positively support the victims of underachievement in education in an inner London City sixth Form College. [For the complete Volume 12 proceedings, see ED597979.] (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Bulgarian Comparative Education Society. Blvd Shipchenski prohod 69 A, 1574 Sofia, Bulgaria. e-mail: info@bces-conference.org; Web site: http://www.bces-conference.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01