Title

Listening to Black Male Student Voices Using Web-Based Mentoring

Authors

Authors

D. G. Grant;L. A. Dieker

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Remedial Spec. Educ.

Keywords

Black; African American; male; emotional disorders; mentors; role; models; social emotional; intervention; student perspectives; AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALES; BEHAVIORAL-DISORDERS; EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE; SPECIAL-EDUCATION; SOCIAL-SKILLS; SCHOOL-REFORM; YOUTH; RISK; Education, Special

Abstract

The voices of Black male students labeled as having an emotionally disorder (ED) are seldom heard regarding their perspectives on education. By excluding their opinions, educators are missing an important aspect that could improve educational services for Black males with ED. This study was undertaken to determine the implications of web-based mentoring for Black male students with ED on factors that affected their behaviors and academic achievement. Mentoring through technology was used to engage students with ED and to provide a platform to share their thoughts. Using a case study approach, two Black males with ED in high school participated in web-based mentoring. Results of the study reveal that the participants' behaviors and achievement were affected by negative school and home environments, but that web-based mentoring was a positive venue to support their needs.

Journal Title

Remedial and Special Education

Volume

32

Issue/Number

4

Publication Date

1-1-2011

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

322

Last Page

333

WOS Identifier

WOS:000292315900006

ISSN

0741-9325

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