Too Scared To Learn

Author: Jenny Horsman
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135655707
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 400

Book Description
Too Scared to Learn explores the impact of women's experiences of violence on their learning, and proposes radical changes to educational programs through connecting therapeutic and educational discourses. Little attention has previously been paid to the impact of violence on learning. A large percentage of women who come to adult literacy programs have experienced, or are currently experiencing, violence in their lives. This experience of violence negatively affects their ability to improve their literacy skills. Literacy programs and other educational programs have not integrated this reality into their work. This book builds on extensive research that revealed the wide range of impacts violence has on adult literacy learning. Interviews with counselors and therapists, literacy learners, and educators working in different situations, and a wide range of theoretical and experiential literature, form the basis of the analysis. Educators are offered information to support reconceptualizing programs and practices and making concrete changes that will enable women to learn more effectively. The book makes clear that without an acknowledgment of the impact of violence on learning, women, rather than getting a chance to succeed and improve their literacy skills, get only a chance to fail, confirming to themselves that they really cannot learn. Essential reading for literacy and adult education practitioners, teachers of English as a second language, and education theorists, Too Scared to Learn explores the intersection among trauma, psychological theory, and pedagogy. The book is filled with a wealth of practical ideas, possibilities, and thoughts about what practitioners might do differently in classrooms and educational institutions if we begin to think differently about violence.

Something Happened and I'm Scared to Tell

Author: Patricia Kehoe
Publisher: Parenting Press, Inc.
ISBN: 9780943990286
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
This title discusses, in simple terms, sexual and physical abuse, explains why adults may become abusive, and encourages children to report such abuse to a trusting adult.

Too Scared To Tell, The Dark Side of Telling the Truth

Author: Elwood Corbin
Publisher: First Edition Design Pub.
ISBN: 1506909949
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 152

Book Description
Too Scared To Tell is a must-read for anyone who has ever wondered -"Should I tell?" Unfortunately, the irony of telling about a crime or misdemeanor is that those who do so are often treated harshly because speaking up is often viewed as more of a crime than the crime itself. Those who tell become rats, snitches, weasels, and the list goes on. No one is immune; it does not matter whether or not he or she is a member of Congress, the military, law enforcement, a doctor, lawyer, our kids, the butcher, baker, or candlestick maker. Elwood Corbin is an attorney admitted to the New Jersey and Pennsylvania bar. Prior to that, he served a stint in the military, taught high school English and journalism, where his journalism class produced award-winning school newspapers. A history buff, his first novel, The End of Yesterday, took a different, somewhat romantic, and mystical look at the Spanish Civil War.

Why Am I Afraid to Tell You Who I Am?

Author: John Powell
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0006281052
Category : Communication
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
Discusses the basic psychological principles of interpersonal relationships.

Too Scared to Tell

Author: Dr. Gwendolyn Perry Honore
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 146281817X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 137

Book Description
Herman loves Hound like no man should love a daughter. After years of promiscuity, Hound seeks refuge in a relationship with Charles. Following a born again experience, Hound takes several confusing paths that threaten her sanity and a reputation she worked so hard to construct. Her secret, if confessed to Charles, could destroy their future together.

I'm Scared

Author: Elizabeth Crary
Publisher: Parenting Press, Inc.
ISBN: 9780943990897
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Suggests strategies for helping children decide whether a fear is reasonable and for distinguishing the constructive responses from the destructive.

What Was I Scared Of?

Author: Dr. Seuss
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375853421
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Readers of all ages love Dr. Seuss's spooky and silly story about facing your fears! Featuring over 50 special glow-in-the-dark bonus stickers and a luxe, gift-worthy cover that glows in the dark and has a matte "soft-touch" finish! I was deep within the woods When, suddenly, I spied them. I saw a pair of pale green pants With nobody inside them! What's a pair of empty green trousers doing by itself in the woods? Or riding a bike through town? The narrator of What Was I Scared Of? does not want to find out. The spooky pants give him the creeps! This Seussian gem from The Sneetches and Other Stories shines on its own as it delivers a timeless message about fear and tolerance. Perfect for slumber parties and perusal by flashlight--it comes with a sheet of spooky glowing stickers bound inside as an added bonus!

Too Scared To Cry

Author: Lenore Terr
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0786725710
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 386

Book Description
In 1976 twenty-six California children were kidnapped from their school bus and buried alive for motives never explained. All the children survived. This bizarre event signaled the beginning of Lenore Terr's landmark study on the effect of trauma on children. In this book Terr shows how trauma has affected not only the children she's treated but all of us.

Scared of the Dark? It's Really Scared of You

Author: Peter Vegas
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1797201174
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Scared of the Dark? It's Really Scared of You is a picture book that playfully unpacks a common childhood fear. You may be afraid of the dark . . . but did you know that the dark is actually afraid of YOU? It's true! The dark spends its days hiding from the light in your underwear drawer. The dark thinks you look scary. And the dark may be difficult to see when the sun goes down, but it also has its fair share of redeeming qualities. • A go-to read for kids who are afraid of nighttime • Personifies darkness to help younger readers shift how they see the night • A humorous and soulful picture book by Peter Vegas and acclaimed illustrator Benjamin Chaud Scared of the Dark? It's Really Scared of You reassures the youngest of readers that the dark is more relatable—and appealing—than ever imagined. Fans of the award-winning illustrator Benjamin Chaud will love adding this one to the collection. • A good pick for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of reluctant readers • Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and more • Perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old • Great for teachers and librarians who want to teach there are no monsters, just friends • You'll love this book if you love books like Orion and the Dark by Emma Yarlett, The Dark by Lemony Snicket, and The Berenstain Bears by Stan and Jan Berenstain.

The I'M NOT SCARED Book

Author: Todd Parr
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316226505
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 31

Book Description
From New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr comes a reassuring book about overcoming fear. With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and caregivers. His books promote an essential message of love and acceptance that is inspiring, empowering, and accessible. Sometimes I'm scared of dogs. I'm not scared when they give me kisses. Sometimes I'm scared I will make a mistake. I'm not scared when I know I tried my best. With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, Todd Parr explores the subject of all things scary and assures readers that all of us are afraid sometimes.