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Person Factors Affecting Student Persistence In College Reading And Writing Remediation, Loretta J. Morris Barr
Person Factors Affecting Student Persistence In College Reading And Writing Remediation, Loretta J. Morris Barr
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The United States has the highest college attrition rate among industrialized nations. Community college students face a much higher risk, particularly those who lack requisite reading/writing skills. Using the theory of planned behavior and self-determination theory, this study explored the relationship between persistence in college for students in traditional or corequisite remediation. Person factors under study were frustration discomfort, academic motivation, and self-reported symptoms of adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). After 7 semesters, 72 adult student volunteers from the 2 remediation programs were recruited from 2 community colleges. They completed an online survey, which included a demographics questionnaire, the Frustration …
Perceptions And Experiences Of Students Who Withdrew From College Prior To Degree Attainment, Enedine B. Andre
Perceptions And Experiences Of Students Who Withdrew From College Prior To Degree Attainment, Enedine B. Andre
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Nationally an estimated 41% of traditional students who begin seeking an undergraduate degree do not persist through degree attainment. Guided by Tinto's theory of student departure and the theory of social integration, the purpose of this study was to identify the reasons students withdrew from college prior to degree completion. A qualitative case-study design was implemented, and 13 former college enrollees were purposefully selected for individual semistructured interviews. The students graduated from one high school in the Southeastern United States. Data analysis was conducted using open coding procedures with iterative recategorization to identify key themes. Findings indicated that inadequate preparation, …
Beginning Teachers' Experiences And Use Of Time, Laura Marie Ahles
Beginning Teachers' Experiences And Use Of Time, Laura Marie Ahles
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
New teachers in a southeast Texas school district are having difficulty using their time effectively for instruction while balancing a multitude of tasks. New work responsibilities for teachers are contributing to teacher burnout and early attrition. The purpose of this study was to examine new teachers and administrators perceptions of novice teacher practices and their daily use of time. Apple s theory of intensification was used as the conceptual framework for this study. A case study design was employed to answer research questions regarding how procedures and policies affect teachers time, teacher perceptions about prior experiences with managing multiple responsibilities, …