Grade Retention and Social Promotion : Toward the Social and Cognitive Competence of Students (Hardcover)

Table of Contents Section I. Introduction and Conceptual Framework Introduction to the Issues Historical context related to grade retention Conceptual Framework The Interplay of Social and Cognitive Competence influence Academic Achievement and Developmental Pathways Ethics Associated with Grade Retention Section II. Overview of Relevant Research Estimating Retention Rates in the United States Characteristics of retained students Longitudinal studies examining outcomes of retained students High school dropout and grade retention Results of Meta-analysis examining the efficacy of grade retention Results of research examining children’s perspectives regarding grade retention The Costs of Grade Retention Section III. Promoting Social and Cognitive Competence of Students Appropriate Assessment Effective Classroom Level Strategies to Promote Social and Cognitive Competence Effective District Level Strategies to Promote Social and Cognitive Competence Identifying Challenges and Specific Strategies to Promote Social and Cognitive Competence