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The Impact Of Ethnic Identity On Student Achievement In China: A Meta Analysis, Xinyi Wu Feb 2007

The Impact Of Ethnic Identity On Student Achievement In China: A Meta Analysis, Xinyi Wu

Theses and Dissertations

There have been concerns about low educational achievement of ethnic minority students in China. Previous studies have explored this area, especially in regard to the relationship between economic backwardness and achievement. However, a new field of study examines ethnic identity being considered as a cause of low achievement. This study is to use meta-analysis to determine the aggregate results of current research on the effects of self-identity on ethnic minority students and their achievement in China. The literature has been collected through searching library holdings, and online electronic resource search. Different levels of identity construction are discussed. This thesis concludes …


Student Experiences Of A Culturally Sensitive Curriculum: Ethnic Identity Development Amid Conflicting Stories To Live By, Elaine Chan Jan 2007

Student Experiences Of A Culturally Sensitive Curriculum: Ethnic Identity Development Amid Conflicting Stories To Live By, Elaine Chan

Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education: Faculty Publications

This study examines ways in which students’ experiences of a culturally sensitive curriculum may contribute to their developing sense of ethnic identity. It uses a narrative inquiry approach to explore students’ experiences of the interaction of culture and curriculum in a Canadian inner-city, middle-school context. It considers ways in which the curriculum may be interpreted as the intersection of the students’ home and school cultures. Teachers, administrators, and other members of the school community made efforts to be accepting of the diverse ethnic, linguistic, and religious backgrounds that students brought to the school. However, examination of students’ experiences of school …


Jaula De Oro : Growing Up As An Undocumented Latin@ Immigrant In The United States, Juancarlos Arauz Jan 2007

Jaula De Oro : Growing Up As An Undocumented Latin@ Immigrant In The United States, Juancarlos Arauz

Doctoral Dissertations

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The Dynamics Of Ethnic Name Maintenance And Change: Cases Of Korean Esl Immigrants In Toronto, Tae-Young Kim Dr. Dec 2006

The Dynamics Of Ethnic Name Maintenance And Change: Cases Of Korean Esl Immigrants In Toronto, Tae-Young Kim Dr.

Dr. Tae-Young Kim (김태영, 金兌英)

No abstract provided.