African american children a self empowerment approach to modifying behavior problems and preventing academic failure c m tucker boston allyn and bacon 1999. African american children a self empowerment approach to modifying behavior problems and preventing academic failure edition 1 available in hardcover add to wishlist 1behavior problems and academic failure by african american children a topic in need of cautious discussion. Get this from a library african american children a self empowerment approach to modifying behavior problems and preventing academic failure carolyn m tucker the major purpose of this book is to offer a new culturally sensitive socioeconomic sensitive research based practical approach to challenges faced by african american children and their teachers . African american children a self empowerment approach to modifying behavior problems and preventing academic failure 5th revised edition edition by carolyn m tucker author visit amazons carolyn m tucker page find all the books read about the author and more . This approach is anchored in self empowerment theory which suggests that african american children must receive encouragement in self motivation self praise and adaptive skills that will spur academic and social success