Understanding Youth
| Author | : Michael J. Nakkula |
| Publisher | : Harvard Education Press |
| Total Pages | : 313 |
| Release | : 2020-08-05 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781612500515 |
| ISBN-13 | : 161250051X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (51X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Understanding Youth by : Michael J. Nakkula
Download or read book Understanding Youth written by Michael J. Nakkula and published by Harvard Education Press. This book was released on 2020-08-05 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adolescent development research and theory have tremendous potential to inform the work of high school teachers, counselors, and administrators. Understanding Youth bridges the gap between adolescent development theory and practice. Nakkula and Toshalis explore how factors such as social class, peer and adult relationships, gender norms, and the media help to shape adolescents’ sense of themselves and their future expectations and aspirations.