Doing poorly on purpose : strategies to reverse underachievement and respect student dignity

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Preface; Underachievement: Viewing It from a Studentâ#x80;#x99;s Perspective; A Little Light Research; Getting to Aâ#x80;#x8A;: Autonomy; Getting to Aâ#x80;#x8A;: Access; Getting to Aâ#x80;#x8A;: Advocacy; Getting to Aâ#x80;#x8A;: Alternatives; Getting to Aâ#x80;#x8A;: Aspirations; Getting to Aâ#x80;#x8A;: Approachable Educators; Epilogue: A Story with Chapters Yet to Be Written; References; Index; About the Author; Back Cover.
By focusing on smart kids who get poor grades, veteran educator James R. Delisle dispels the negative associations and stereotypes connected to underachievement.