Download or read book Factors Associated with Academic Achievement and Persistence in Latino Students written by Yadira B. Cruz and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book High Achieving Latino Students written by Susan J. Paik and published by IAP. This book was released on 2020-03-01 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High-Achieving Latino Students: Successful Pathways Toward College and Beyond addresses a long-standing need for a book that focuses on the success, not failure, of Latino students. While much of the existing research works from a deficit lens, this book uses a strength-based approach to support Latino achievement. Bringing together researchers and practitioners, this unique book provides research-based recommendations from early to later school years on “what works” for supporting high achievement. Praise for High-Achieving Latino Students "This book focuses on an important issue about which we know little. There are many lessons here for both scholars and educators who believe that Latino students can succeed. I congratulate the authors for taking on this timely and significant topic." ~ Guadalupe Valdés, Ph.D., Bonnie Katz Tenenbaum Professor in Education, Stanford University. Author of Con Respeto: Bridging the Distances Between Culturally Diverse Families and Schools "This is a must-read book for leaders in institutions of both K-12 and higher education who want to better understand success factors of Latino students in the US. Using a strength-based framework to understand and support Latino achievement is a new paradigm that must be considered by all." ~ Loui Olivas, Ed.D., President, American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education "In addition to being the right book at the right time, these editors should be congratulated for giving us a stellar example of how a research-practice collaboration comes together to produce such a valuable and lasting contribution to the field of school reform and improvement. Those who work in schools, universities, think tanks and policymaking centers have been waiting anxiously for this kind of book, and it’s now here." ~ Carl A. Cohn, Ed.D., Former Executive Director, California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, CA State Board of Education member, and Superintendent "There may not be a silver bullet for solving the so-called problem of Latino underachievement, but well-conceived solutions do exist. This powerful book offers strength- and asset-based frameworks that demonstrate Latino achievement is possible. Read this text to not only get informed, but to also get nurtured and inspired!" ~ Angela Valenzuela, Ph.D., Professor in Education, University of Texas at Austin. Author of Subtractive Schooling: US-Mexican Youth and the Politics of Caring
Download or read book Academic Achievement among Latina Undergraduates An Examination of Psychosociocultural Factors Associated with Academic Achievement and Persistence among Dominican and Puerto Rican Students written by Michell Tollinchi and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of the study was to examine the psychosociocultural factors (cultural congruence, ethnic identity, acculturation, mentoring support, and family support) on the academic persistence of Latina undergraduate students, with a preliminary observation on Dominican and Puerto Rican students. The sample of 257 Latina undergraduate students were drawn from a list of northeastern colleges/universities identified through the researcher's membership in professional consortia. Students completed an on-line survey which consisted of previously validated scales that measured the psychosociocultural variables and persistence. Cultural congruity (r=0.329, p=0.01), ethnic identity (r=0.345, p =0.01), perceived family support (r=0.345, p=0.00), and mentoring support (r=0.487, p=0.00) were all positively correlated to academic persistence; while acculturation (r=-.131, p=.046) was negatively correlated with persistence. Further analysis determined that for Dominicans (n=73) increased persistence was positively correlated with ethnic identity (r=.392, p=.001), mentoring scale (r=.486, p=.000), and cultural congruity (r=.304, p=.016). Puerto Rican (n=27) students who have increased scores in persistence were more likely to score higher on the perceived social support scale (r=.628, p=.000) only. It is evident that there are many factors that support student's persistence in college. Effectively supporting students individually and by providing resources at the college level can help increase the rates of graduation.^
Download or read book Ensuring the Success of Latino Males in Higher Education written by Victor B. Sáenz and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Latino males are effectively vanishing from the American higher education pipeline. Even as the number of Latinas/os attending college has actually increased steadily over the last few decades, the proportional representation of Latino males continues to slide relative to their Latina female counterparts. The question of why Latino males are losing ground in accessing higher education—relative to their peers—is an important and complex one, and it lies at the heart of this book. There are several broad themes highlighted, catalogued along with the four dimensions of policy, theory, research, and practice. The contributors to this book present new research on factors that inhibit or promote Latino success in both four-year institutions and community colleges in order to inform both policy and practice. They explore the social-cultural factors, peer dynamics, and labor force demands that may be perpetuating the growing gender gap, and consider what lessons can be learned from research on the success of Latinas. This book also closely examines key practices that enable first generation Latino male undergraduates to succeed which may seem counterintuitive to institutional expectations and preconceived notions of student behavior. Using narrative data, the book also explores the role of family in persistence; outlines how Latino men conceptualize fulfilling expectations, negotiate the emasculization of the educational process, and how they confront racialization in the pursuit of a higher education; uncovers attitudes to help-seeking that are detrimental to their success: and analyzes how those who succeed and progress in college apply their social capital – whether aspirational, navigational, social, linguistic, familial, or resistant.While uncovering the lack of awareness at all levels of our colleges and universities about the depth and severity of the challenges facing Latino males, this book provides the foundation for rethinking policy; challenges leaders to institutionalize male-focused programs and services; and presents data to inform needed changes in practice for outreach and retention.
Download or read book Psychosociocultural Predictors of Academic Persistence Decisions for Latino Adolescents written by Elisa M. Castillo and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bericht der Justiz Sicherheits und Sportkommission des Grossen Rates zum Ratschlag Nr 9099 betreffend Instandstellung und Erneuerung der Sicherheitsanlagen und Bau einer getrennten Sicherheitsabteilung in der Interkantonalen Strafanstalt Bostadel zweiter Bericht written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Predicting Academic Achievement and Retention of Mexican American and Anglo American College Students Using Traditional and Nontraditional Factors written by Alma Norma Rodriguez and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Factors Affecting Academic Performance of Latino Male Students in Community Colleges written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are pervasive disparities among Latino students' academic achievement in higher education. Although the percentage of Latino students enrolling in post-secondary education has significantly increased every decade since the 1970s, an achievement gap exists among Latino students and other racial/ethnic groups. In addition to the achievement gap between these two groups, there are significant differences in the retention and persistence within the population of college-bound Latinos. Latino male students continue to lag behind Latino females in post-secondary degree attainment. Previous studies have examined the academic achievement of Latino students and a limited number has studied Latino male students. However, most studies have focused on Latinos attending four-year institutions and these studies tended to focus on students' perspectives. Little is known about faculty's perspectives of the academic performance of Latino students, particularly Latino male students in community colleges. Thus, there are still gaps in our understanding of this phenomenon. The purpose of this study was to explore community college faculty members' perceptions of Latino male students' academic performance. The study employed qualitative research methods and a phenomenological approach. The theoretical framework for this study was based on Alexander Astin's Student Involvement Theory and Laura Rendón's Validation Theory. Seventeen full-time faculty members were recruited from Bay Community College (BCC) in Southern California. Individual face-to-face interviews, journal notes, demographic information questionnaires and one focus group were conducted to address the following three research questions: (1) What factors contribute to the academic performance of Latino male students in community colleges?, (2) How are faculty members involved in Latino male students' academic and social activities?, and (3) How do faculty members view the institution's role in validating Latino male students' academic achievement? All interviews and focus group were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. Interview and focus group transcripts were analyzed using the methods of content analysis and discourse analysis. Data triangulation, respondent checking, and peer debriefing were employed to ensure credibility, dependability, and trustworthiness of the data and the interpretation. Analysis of the research yielded the following themes pertaining to faculty perceptions of the academic achievement of Latino male students. For research question number one, three themes emerged from the data: Becoming a College Student, Student Engagement, and Identity of Latino Male Students. For research question number two, one theme emerged: Interactions between Faculty and Latino Male Students. For research question number three, the theme Validation and Sense of Belonging surfaced describing the institutions role in validating Latino Male Students. Based on the study findings, implications and recommendations for research and practice were made in order to address the academic success of Latino male students at Bay Community College.
Download or read book Navigating the American Education System written by Manuel P. Vargas and published by IAP. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Navigating the American Education System: Four Latino Success Stories showcases the educational journey of four Latino/a men and women who navigated the American education system successfully. Their success is significant given the multiple and varied challenges that most Latinos/as encounter throughout the K–20 educational continuum. The purpose of this book is not only to show and tell, but to describe ordinary people attaining extraordinary results, who might also stand as good role models for the youngest- and fastest-growing group—Latinos/as—in this country. Researchers of this topic offer compelling statistics, such as the following projection: Out of 100 Latino/a students, a few more than 50 will finish high school; out of this number, five will enroll in college; and out of the original 100, less than one percent will complete a doctorate. While the causes of low academic attainment for Latinos may vary, including limited financial resources and cultural differences, the lack of Latino role models in K–20 education may be a significant contributing factor. The expression, “You can’t be what you don’t see” is especially applicable to Latino/a students who seldom see people like them in positions of prominence and power in educational environments. Across the country, and in particular in states with high numbers of Latino/a students, as the K–20 student body becomes darker, the teaching and decision-making personnel remain light-skinned. Consequently, the absence of role models for an increasing number of students of color may contribute to low levels of aspiration. Many attempts and existing literature regarding the achievement gap of students of color, especially Latinos/as, seem to have had modest or no impact, even when statistical analysis and sound rationales are provided. On the other hand, the stories included in this book offer an alternative that may have an impact and long-lasting effect in the lives of students of color. Story messages tend to stay longer with us and enable us to make sense of complex situations, such as education, culture, and personality traits—persistence, motivation, resilience. Consequently, the stories in this book become vehicles to learn from real-life examples the abstractions of education, home and school culture, and other factors that contribute to academic success. Furthermore, the stories encourage people to write, tell, and share experiences to address ongoing problems; invite change where change is needed; organize thoughts and seek meaningful solutions; invite us to become cognizant about how our emotions direct our thoughts and “move mountains”; enable us to discover undercurrents that hinder organizational communication; direct us to pay attention to the little things that matter and build trust; awaken the good in people through an invitational approach, as opposed to one that it’s mandated; push us to avoid playing it safe and stick out our emotional necks when dealing with people; seek authentic voices to make room for new thinking; make time for people; and allow our voices to define the values we embrace.
Download or read book Increasing Persistence written by Wesley R. Habley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INCREASING PERSISTENCE "Of all the books addressing the puzzle of student success and persistence, I found this one to be the most helpful and believe it will be extremely useful to faculty and staff attempting to promote student success. The authors solidly ground their work in empirical research, and do a brilliant job providing both an overview of the relevant literature as well as research-based recommendations for intervention." GAIL HACKETT, PH.D., provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs; professor, counseling and educational psychology, University of Missouri, Kansas City Research indicates that approximately forty percent of all college students never earn a degree anywhere, any time in their lives. This fact has not changed since the middle of the 20th century. Written for practitioners and those who lead retention and persistence initiatives at both the institutional and public policy levels, Increasing Persistence offers a compendium on college student persistence that integrates concept, theory, and research with successful practice. It is anchored by the ACT's What Works in Student Retention (WWISR) survey of 1,100 colleges and universities, an important resource that contains insights on the causes of attrition and identifies retention interventions that are most likely to enhance student persistence.?? The authors focus on three essential conditions for student success: students must learn; students must be motivated, committed, engaged, and self-regulating; and students must connect with educational programs consistent with their interests and abilities. The authors offer a detailed discussion of the four interventions that research shows are the most effective for helping students persist and succeed: assessment and course placement, developmental education initiatives, academic advising, and student transition programming. Finally, they urge broadening the current retention construct, providing guidance to policy makers, campus leaders, and individuals on the contributions they can make to student success.
Download or read book The Latino Education Crisis written by Patricia C. Gandara and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on both extensive demographic data and compelling case studies, this book reveals the depths of the educational crisis looming for Latino students, the nation's largest and most rapidly growing minority group.
Download or read book A Mixed Method Study of Factors Associated with the Academic Achievement of Latina o College Students from Predominantly Mexican American Backgrounds written by Laura G. Lara and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Contributing Factors in Latina Students Academic Success at a Four Year Public Institution written by Nancy Alonzo and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to examine the experiences of Latina students in higher education in order to identify what factors have contributed to their academic success. Despite the significant body of research that exists on the experiences of Latinas in higher education, there is limited literature focusing on what contributes to the academic success of Latinas pursuing an undergraduate degree at four-year public institutions. Thus, I am interested in identifying the contributing factors of the persistence and ultimately graduation of Latinas from institutions of higher education. By conducting twelve semi-structured interviews and two focus groups with Latina students in their senior year at a four-year institution, the study examined their shared experiences through a critical race theory lens. There are two primary research questions associated with the study; these are: 1.What are the factors that contribute to the persistence of Latina students attending a four-year public institution of higher education? 2. What are the institutional resources in place that provide support to Latina students while they pursue their undergraduate degree? The findings of the study can then provide an insight in what can be done to support Latina students during their baccalaureate attainment journey.
Download or read book Latino a Student Success in Higher Education written by Ronald Keith MacCammon and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this qualitative study was to provide a detailed accounting of the experiences of Latinos students who persist in higher education. The supports and barriers they encountered, as well as their recommendations for educational stakeholders looking to effect persistence were examined. The grand tour question guiding this research was: “What do some Latino students and their institutions do to enable decisions to persist and how do they do it?” Sub-Questions providing depth for the research were: (a) how do the participants make meaning of their experiences to persist to graduate; (b) what are the participants’ perceptions of the barriers to persistence; (c) what are the participants’ perceptions of the supports for persistence; (d) what advice would the participants have for students seeking to persist? The theoretical frameworks for this research considered the impact of Critical Race Theory and 3 of the classic theories of persistence: Tinto (2013), Bean & Easton (2006) and Kuh (2006) on Latino persistence. The data in this study were documents, semi-structured interviews, and researcher notes. The rich, thick narratives of these underserved students detailing their journey in higher education revealed the most compelling barriers and supports in persistence. The study’s principal finding identified day-to-day external interactions as the apex for understanding persistence. External factors such as: (a) the criticality of personal agency and a strong support network; (b) the primacy of the draining personal sacrifices on decisions to persist and (c) the crucial role institutions can still have on persistence, especially in their advising and support services programs, as well as, innovative ways to fund higher education. The participants were critical of advising in their early years of study, but complementary of the mentor-like relationship they developed with individual faculty members as they navigated their journey in higher education; (d) the evolution of aspirations was a noteworthy finding, as many participants experienced significant personal growth and progression in their life goals from their studies. The findings also contribute to the body of literature on persistence in higher education and offer recommendations for stakeholders looking to effect persistence.
Download or read book Factors that Make for Success in Latino Student Persistence written by Jose M. Gonzales and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Acculturation Academic Achievement and School Attitude Among Latino College Students written by Yacihuilca Moní and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Latinos are among the fastest growing ethnic groups in the US (Pew Hispanic Center, 2010). Nevertheless, for decades, Latinos have trailed behind other ethnicities academically. Latinos also have a high risk of dropping out of high school and are less likely to enroll in four-year colleges (Ryan & Siebens, 2012; A stronger America, 2012). There are a number of factors that may influence this gap in academic achievement. For example, people who have more positive school attitudes appear to consistently perform better in school (Colangelo et al., 1993; McCoach, 2001). Thus, one of the factors that may affect academic achievement among Latinos is their attitude toward school. Another factor that may influence both school attitude and academic achievement is that of acculturation. Acculturation refers to the psychological and behavioral changes that the individual experiences as a result of being exposed to a new culture or group (Berry, 1987). In 1987, Berry proposed a bidimensional model that incorporates four different acculturation strategies: Integration, assimilation, marginalization, and separation. Individuals who use the integration strategy tend to maintain the heritage culture while adapting to the host culture. Individuals who use the assimilation strategy typically discard the heritage culture and fully immerse themselves in the host culture. In the separation strategy, individuals engage with the heritage culture and reject the host culture. Finally, in the marginalization strategy, individuals disconnect from both the heritage and host cultures. Assimilation and integration are believed to be associated with more positive outcomes, while separation and marginalization are believed to be associated with more negative outcomes (Berry 1997). In addition to acculturation, other studies have suggested that variables such as depression, anxiety, substance use, and perceived discrimination are negatively associated with academic outcomes (Alamilla, Kim, & Lam, 2010; Berry, 1997; Eccles et al., 2006). Thus, this thesis posits that these variables may mediate the relationship between acculturation and academic outcomes (including both school attitude and academic achievement). The results of this study indicate that acculturation was not related to academic achievement. However, it was related to the degree to which a student feels satisfied with teachers, class material, and academic related activities or services. In other words, acculturation was related to school attitude. Participants who reported a higher level of integration had a more positive school attitude, while participants who scored higher on assimilation had a more negative school attitude. Acculturation was also related to substance use, depression, anxiety, and perceived discrimination. Students who scored higher on separation were more likely to experience high levels of depression, anxiety, and perceived discrimination. Students who scored higher on assimilation were more likely to engage in higher levels of substance use, but were less likely to experience perceived discrimination. Students who scored high on integration were slightly less likely to report symptoms of depression. Depression meditated the relationship between the use of the separation acculturation strategy and school attitude. Substance use mediated the relationship between integration and school attitude. The thesis demonstrates the importance of acculturation strategy in understanding academic outcomes among Latino college students. These factors include acculturation, depression, anxiety, substance use, and perceived discrimination. It also discusses the implications of these findings for educators and programs targeting the academic success of Latino college students.
Download or read book Latino Student Engagement in Campus Activities and the Impact on Student Success written by Zelene Molina and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scholars have found that half the students entering college are unsuccessful in accomplishing their aspirations of earning a college degree (Swail, Redd, & Perna, 2003). Student retention and persistence, especially among underrepresented students, continues to be a challenge for institutions of higher education. For instance, the Latino population is rapidly growing in the U.S., and more Latino students are enrolling in institutions of higher education, but their educational attainment continues to lag. The literature demonstrates that student success has a variety of definitions and that student engagement can contribute to student success. Educational researchers have studied the effects of student engagement in colleges across the nation. Astin (1999) claimed the greater a student's involvement is, the greater their learning and development will be. Since more Latino students are seeking a post-secondary education, researchers have explored the outcomes of their engagement. A multitude of factors contribute to the persistence of students in higher education. Involvement in campus activities enhances a student's educational experience. Research shows that student participation in extracurricular activities while in college plays a significant role in academic achievement (Astin, 1999); however, further research needs to examine the impact that student engagement has on the college persistence of Latinos. This study investigated Latino student engagement in campus activities and the impact on student success. The methodology used for this study was both quantitative and qualitative. Undergraduate Latino students participated in an online questionnaire conducted through Qualtrics, an Internet-based survey tool. University administrators and faculty that work closely with this population of students participated in semi-structured interviews. The researcher utilized mixed methods to gain a better understanding of the impact that Latino student engagement has on student success. The data gathered from the 14 undergraduate students, three faculty members, and two university administrators suggest that there are positive outcomes to Latino student engagement. According to the findings, the majority of students that become involved on campus are able to build friendships and develop personal and professional skills and engagement helps them in their pursuit of obtaining a college degree. The findings also indicate that there are factors that may prevent Latino students from participating in campus activities. Based on these findings, a recommendation is that professionals in higher education incorporate a variety of programs to encourage student participation.
