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The Role Of Intrinsic And Extrinsic Motivation Focusing On Self-Determination Theory In Relation To Summer Bridge Community College Students, Cynthia J. Spence
The Role Of Intrinsic And Extrinsic Motivation Focusing On Self-Determination Theory In Relation To Summer Bridge Community College Students, Cynthia J. Spence
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The student population of the Southern California community college used for this study was just over 10,000 students in 2011. While retention rates for all community college students are a matter of concern, retention rates for Basic Skills students are particularly alarming. The college used for this study reports that 97% of their students assessed into developmental education courses. Currently, California community colleges are working towards implementing several types of intervention strategies with the objective of positively influencing Basic Skill student persistence. Summer bridge programs are one of these strategies. Students completing summer bridge programs are showing signs of immediate …