Annotated Bibliography
Allen, Richard L. The Concept of Self. Detroit: Wayne State University Press, 2001. This book discusses the importance of knowing self. It also includes information on the benefits of knowing self.
Bouchard, Geneviève, Catherine Lee, Veronica Asgary, and Luc Pelletier. “Fathers' Motivation for Involvement with Their Children: A Self-determination Theory Perspective.” Fathering 5.1 (2007): 25-41. The roles of fathers in elementary education are discussed. The authors show the effects of fathers on their children’s education success.
Chicago Public Schools. “John W. Cook Elementary.” http://schoolinfo.cps.edu/schoolprofile/schooldetails.aspx?SchoolId=609864. This website gives various statistics on John W. Cook Elementary in Chicago, IL.
Erez, Miriam, and P. Christopher Earley. Culture, Self-Identity, and Work. New York: Oxford University Press, 1993. Accessed June 27, 2016. ProQuest ebrary. This book helps answer the connection question of culture, self-identify, and work. It is helpful in determining the role of culture in elementary education.
“Four Chicago Neighborhoods Make List of Nation’s Most Dangerous.” Chicagoist. 2013. http://chicagoist.com/2013/05/02/chicago_dangerous_neighborhoods.php. This website discusses various neighborhoods in Chicago and how they compare in violent crimes.
Jeynes, William, H. “The Relationship between Parental Involvement and Urban Secondary School Student Academic Achievement.” Urban Education, 42. 1 (January 2007), 82-110. This article discusses the effects of parents on children’s education. The authors give research that support the fact that high parental involvement brings high student achievement.
“Largest School Districts in the U.S. by Enrollment, 2012-13.” American School & University. 2014. http://asumag.com/research/2014-asu-100-largest-school-districts-us-enrollment-2012-13. This website gives facts regarding school districts in the United States. It includes information on enrollment.
McGeowen, Sarah P. “Sex or Gender Identity? Understanding Children’s Reading Choices and Motivation.” Journal of Research in Reading 38.1 (2015): 35–46. This article makes the connection between reading motivation and identity.
Palmer, Susan B., and Michael L. Wehmeyer. “Promoting Self-Determination in Early Elementary School.” Remedial and Special Education 24.2 (March 2003): 115-126. This article gives actionable steps for goal setting with elementary students.
Roethler, Jacque. “Reading in Color: Children's Book Illustrations and Identity Formation for Black Children in the United States.” African American Review 32.1 (Spring 1998): 95-105. This article stresses the importance of reading culturally relevant material in school.
Washington, Booker T. Up From Slavery; An Autobiography. Skyhorse Publishing, Delaware, 2015. This autobiography details the life of Booker T. Washington.
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