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Post-Oppositional Culture Theory: Counter Narratives Of African American Preservice Teachers, Sonya Victoria Scott
Post-Oppositional Culture Theory: Counter Narratives Of African American Preservice Teachers, Sonya Victoria Scott
Theses Digitization Project
This study seeks to counter the social narrative that African Americans resist schooling by examining African American post baccalaureate college students that have developed a passion for learning as demonstrated in their persistence and motivations to enter the teaching profession. Racially correlated disparities prevalent in standardized test scores, high school dropout rates and college eligibility remain one of the most pervasive educational dilemmas facing public schools across the nation. African Americans are identified as significantly under performing when compared to the average performance of white students.
Culturally Responsive Curriculum: Enrichment Projects For School Age-Children, MóNica Balbuena De La Sancha
Culturally Responsive Curriculum: Enrichment Projects For School Age-Children, MóNica Balbuena De La Sancha
Theses Digitization Project
This project addresses the need of a culturally responsive curriculum for children of Mexican descent. This culturally responsive curriculum was developed to expose children to Mexico's unique history, culture, traditions, and indigenous peoples.
Pathways To Dropping Out: A Snapshot At Sixth Grade Using Structural Equation Modeling, Allan Lee Aab
Pathways To Dropping Out: A Snapshot At Sixth Grade Using Structural Equation Modeling, Allan Lee Aab
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to utilize structural equation modeling to examine student dropout pathways among a diverse minority student population during a critical sixth grade transition.
Recognizing Samoan Students' Cultural Capital In Schools, Sane Aletoni Mataitusi
Recognizing Samoan Students' Cultural Capital In Schools, Sane Aletoni Mataitusi
Theses Digitization Project
This research focused on Samoan parents' and students' perceptions of student success. This research confronts some of the barriers encountered by minority parents and students within the public education system. Recent research on Samoan students identified the struggle many encounter living as a minority group within the dominant societies of Australia, New Zealand and the United States. This study documented multiple pathways toward success that Samoan parents and students within these countries have identified.