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Helping Academic Struggling Elementary School Students Succeed, Dulce M. Carmona
Helping Academic Struggling Elementary School Students Succeed, Dulce M. Carmona
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
There is a push to focus on academics for struggling elementary school students to be successful. Research has shown that teachers and tutors who use various teaching methods have helped students to be successful in their academic performance. This senior capstone project explores how struggling students can achieve success in school and at the same time can catch up with their classmates. Through a literature review, interviews and surveys conducted with two elementary school teachers, a coordinator and students in Monterey County, the results reveal how beneficial it is for students to have extra help from teachers and tutors. In …
Greek Affiliation As A Contributing Factor To College Academic Success: A Case Study, Michaela Reuben
Greek Affiliation As A Contributing Factor To College Academic Success: A Case Study, Michaela Reuben
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This study explores how an individual’s college academic success can be impacted by affiliation with a Greek organization. This research analyzes how Greek-affiliated students compare academically to non-Greek students, how the bonds between an individual and their Greek organization impact the academic success of the average individual, and the methods of academic support that Greek organizations provide to its members. Henri Tajfel’s Social Identity Theory is utilized as a framework of analysis. According to this theory, individuals who identify as being a member of a group adopt the behaviors and values of the group. Because Greek organizations implement some form …
Effects Of Military Life On Children’S Academic Performance, Renee Marie Edwards
Effects Of Military Life On Children’S Academic Performance, Renee Marie Edwards
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Children with at least one military parent are in public classrooms all over the United States. The military lifestyle is one of a kind, and it is essential for educators to understand its effects. Through use of literature review and interviews with local elementary teachers, this capstone examines the effects of the military lifestyle on their children’s academic performance. Military life can cause some emotional, social and behavioral problems among children depending on what they are currently experiencing. It is important for educators to understand what military children are experiencing in order to best support them academically and emotionally.
Effects Of Latino Parental Involvement In Their Children’S Academics, Sonia Gutierrez
Effects Of Latino Parental Involvement In Their Children’S Academics, Sonia Gutierrez
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Parental involvement is a large factor in a child’s life. It has been around for many years and has been interconnected with students’ academic achievement regardless of race and socioeconomic status. Research indicates that Latino parents are less involved in their children’s academics due to their personal definition of parental involvement. However, Latino parents really want to get involved in their children’s education, but there are barriers that limit the type of parental involvement they exhibit. Teachers and administrators value parental involvement and try to encourage all parents to participate but at times do not understand the struggles some Latino …