Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ667943
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Publication Date: 2003
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The Effects of African American Movement Styles on Teachers' Perceptions and Reactions.
Neal, La Vonne I.; McCray, Audrey Davis; Webb-Johnson, Gwendolyn; Bridgest, Scott T.
Journal of Special Education, v37 n1 p49-57 Spr 2003
A study examined perceptions of 136 middle school teachers of African American males' aggression, achievement, and need for special education services based on cultural movement styles. Teachers perceived students with African American movement styles as lower in achievement, higher in aggression, and more likely to need special education services. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Aggression, Black Youth, Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Disability Identification, Males, Middle School Students, Middle Schools, Racial Discrimination, Secondary Education, Special Education, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Expectations of Students, Walking
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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