Book of Donmon Teith

Deficit thinking refers to the notion that students, particularly low income minority students, fail in school because they and their families experience defici

Deficit thinking refers to the notion that students, particularly low income minority students, fail in school because they and their families experience defici

The authors of this text argue that deficit thinking is a pseudo-science founded on racial and class bias. They trace the evolution of deficit thinking from the

Deficit thinking is a pseudoscience founded on racial and class bias. It "blames the victim" for school failure instead of examining how schools are structured

"Explores the history of deficit thinking in higher education. Discusses pedagogical models that recognize students' prior knowledge and experiences. Provides a