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A widely used guide for teachers about poverty and class
1995Fast paceThoughtful
What it is about
Ruby K. Payne describes what she sees as the hidden rules of life in poverty, the middle class and wealth. She wrote the book for teachers and gives ideas for working with poor students. The framework has been popular in schools and also strongly criticized by scholars.
Who will enjoy it
Teachers and school staff.
What you will get
Many researchers have criticized its generalizations.
A Framework for Understanding Poverty Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Poverty · Education · Class
Length
142 pages · ≈ 4 h
More about this book
Characters
Ruby K. Payne.
Setting
American schools.
What makes it different
A teacher’s guide that is also debated.
Feel
Direct and practical.
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