A LOOK AT THE REJECTED CHILD
This extraordinarity topical book captures the reader’s attention because its content strikes such a chord in the community. Archimandrite Chrysostomos Karampelas, reminds us in a thoughtful, practical and caring manner why we must continue to advocate on all levels for those impacted by rejection. It shows how school professionals and families can contribute to the prevention and reduction of bullying and rejection of children by suggesting interesting ways of developing and implementing pedagogical interventions.
(From the back cover)
[…] In chapter 1, we shall examine the issue of students rejection within their school environment. We will discuss their peer relationships and peer rejection, as well as the importance of being rejected by teachers. Chapter 2 examines issues, such as parental rejection, family relations and how a divorce is related to rejection. Chapter 3 examines the issue of meeting the needs of students under the prism of whole-school pedagogy. Finally. Chapter 4. includes suggested eays of action for parents and educators in order to provide help to the rejected children.
(Excerpt from the book’s preface)
CONTENTS
A LOOK AT THE REJECTED CHILD
Foreword, Helen Baliou, Schools Advisor BA in Greek and English Language and Literature University of Athens MEd in Language Education, Rutgers University USA PhD in Education, University of Athens
Preface
CHAPTER A: School and rejection
- Peer relationships
- Popular and unpopular students: from bullying to rejection
- Students self-concept: Self-image, self-esteem, self control
- Parenting and self esteem
- School behavior and rejection
- Being rejected by teachers
CHAPTER B: Family and rejection
- Parental involvement
- How children react to separation/divorce
CHAPTER 3: Meeting the needs of all pupils through whole-school approaches
CHAPTER 4: How to deal with rejection: Recommendations to parents and teachers
- What can teachers do with rejected children?
- What can parents do to protect their rejected children?
Conclusion
Appendix
Bibliography
Blessing and Remarks about the book