Jerry J. Wellik, Jerry J. Wellik, Francis E. Kazemek, Francis E. Kazemek
This is the first of two articles which will explore how written personal stories promote creativity, competence, belonging, self-expression, and a sense of purpose among students who, for a variety of reasons, have been labeled "at risk" or "delinquent. " They present scenarios of students, teachers, elders, and others working together and samples of the stories, poetry, and other forms of written and oral expression that bound together these diverse groups. They propose that this "studentjirst, " competency-focused, emphasis should shape the curriculum and offer suggestions for specific approaches to construct a personjirst curriculum.
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