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Reading Notes (Module: Literacies and World-views)

 - many factors that are considered barriers to achievement in African American Males.

- this could be related to the disproportionate punishment that certain students face in comparison to others

- external factors play a huge role... stuff that students may not be able to control. 

- structural racism, community, parents, socioeconomic status. 

- Soolutions? Teachers need to be involved. 

- select appropriate reading material that people can relate to and has positive outcomes. 

-modify the curriculum when necessary for your students. this will lead to better discussions. 

- use text that matters for the students. 

- enabling text

- authentic discussions are a must

- address the domains of your students. 

- acknlowdge the development of the students. 

- serve as soft role models. 

- relevant reading will increase the amount of attention span. 

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