Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
-
- Academic Advising (2)
- Educational Administration and Supervision (2)
- Educational Leadership (2)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (2)
- Student Counseling and Personnel Services (2)
-
- Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching (1)
- Civic and Community Engagement (1)
- Community College Leadership (1)
- Counseling (1)
- Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration (1)
- Higher Education Administration (1)
- Higher Education and Teaching (1)
- Nonprofit Studies (1)
- Other Education (1)
- Other Social and Behavioral Sciences (1)
- Other Teacher Education and Professional Development (1)
- Secondary Education (1)
- Secondary Education and Teaching (1)
- Social Justice (1)
- Social Work (1)
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education (1)
- Sociology (1)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development (1)
Articles 1 - 3 of 3
Full-Text Articles in Education
Examining The Influence Of Adult Mentors On Fostering Prosocial Behaviors Among Teens, John H. Weaver Iii
Examining The Influence Of Adult Mentors On Fostering Prosocial Behaviors Among Teens, John H. Weaver Iii
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This dissertation addressed a critical public health concern stemming from the prevalence of antisocial behavior among U.S. teenagers. The study specifically tackled the lack of information regarding the components of an effective risk-reduction mentoring program for teens. The primary aim was to explore how young adult alums of a central Florida mentoring program articulated the influence of mentoring relationships that have shaped their attitudes and perceptions concerning prosocial behavior during adolescence. As a bounded qualitative case study, this research employed semistructured interviews with 11 young adult mentees from a mentoring program. Additionally, a focus group of five adult mentors who …
Perceptions Of School Administrators On The Role Of Support Systems In Attrition Among Principals And Assistant Principals, Karina N. Gonzalez
Perceptions Of School Administrators On The Role Of Support Systems In Attrition Among Principals And Assistant Principals, Karina N. Gonzalez
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
School administrators hold complex, varied, and challenging roles. As literature has suggested, these campus leaders must acquire a vast amount of information and knowledge during their formative years in leadership. Yet, the majority have reported that educational preparation programs do not adequately prepare them for the realities of their roles. Without purposeful, structured guidance, school administrators are left to navigate the complexities of their roles with little support or in isolation, which leads to exhaustion, burnout, and attrition. Attrition results in instability for teachers and students and has a financial impact for school districts. The district of study has experienced …
Experiences That Support Persistence And Retention Of Latinx First-Generation College Students (Fgcs) At Community Colleges, Veronica Rios
Experiences That Support Persistence And Retention Of Latinx First-Generation College Students (Fgcs) At Community Colleges, Veronica Rios
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this instrumental case study was to describe experiences of successful Latinx first-generation college students that support persistence and retention toward graduation for Latinx first-generation college students at California community colleges. The study was framed using Tinto’s retention theory. Successful Latinx first-generation college students were defined as those who have attained graduation from a California community college. This study focused on Latinx first-generation college students not persisting toward graduation at California community colleges, a situation that extends to the national level. This case study included nine Latinx first-generation college students, and the researcher collected data through virtual semistructured …