Download or read book Exploring how Families Influence the High Academic Achievement of Chinese American Students written by Peter H. S. Chun and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How Family Affects Chinese American Students High Academic Achievement written by Yu-Hua Chiu and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How the Family Influences Children s Academic Achievement written by Shui Fong Lam and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1996-12-31 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Studies the interactive effects of family status and family process on children's academic achievement, drawing on research with a group of students in two inner-city schools to illustrate how parenting style mediates the influences of family structure and socio-economic status on academic performance. Concludes that an integrated model is superior to the traditional view of family status and process as independent factors. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Science Education in East Asia written by Myint Swe Khine and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-09-03 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents innovations in teaching and learning science, novel approaches to science curriculum, cultural and contextual factors in promoting science education and improving the standard and achievement of students in East Asian countries. The authors in this book discuss education reform and science curriculum changes and promotion of science and STEM education, parental roles and involvement in children's education, teacher preparation and professional development and research in science education in the context of international benchmarking tests to measure the knowledge of mathematics and science such as the Trends in Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and achievement in science, mathematics and reading like Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Among the high achieving countries, the performance of the students in East Asian countries such as Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and China (Shanghai) are notable. This book investigates the reasons why students from East Asian countries consistently claim the top places in each and every cycle of those study. It brings together prominent science educators and researchers from East Asia to share their experience and findings, reflection and vision on emerging trends, pedagogical innovations and research-informed practices in science education in the region. It provides insights into effective educational strategies and development of science education to international readers.
Download or read book Perceptions of High Socio economic Chinese american Parents about Their Children s Academic Achievement Home Environment and Chinese Language Proficiency written by Wenzhong Yang and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese-American students excel in school in the United States and Chinese Americans are described as a â€model minority.†Although many studies exist concerning parents' behaviors and their children's academic achievement, little research has been conducted on parental perceptions of Chinese Americans. This study was designed to explore and investigate the perceptions of high socio-economic Chinese-American parents about their children's academic achievement, home environment, and Chinese language proficiency. This exploratory study employed a mixed-methods design. Survey research methods were used to gather data about parents' background and perceptions of their children, followed by in-depth interviews. The sites for this study were weekend Chinese schools in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. A self-administrated survey, Parental Perceptions Survey, was completed by a random sample of 209 parents (136 parents of G/T students and 73 of average students) from different backgrounds. Ten parents of gifted/talented students participated in the follow-up interviews to probe parental perceptions and activities more deeply. This study opened a window that allowed researchers to better understand the perceptions of the group of Chinese-American parents identified as a â€model minority,†many of whom have children who excel at school. Descriptive statistics indicated that Chinese-American parents had high expectations for their children's educational success, valued education and effort, tended to sacrifice for their children's education, followed a â€training†parenting style, and tried to maintain their unique Chinese heritage and culture. When comparing parental perceptions between different groups (parents of gifted/talented vs. average students, fathers vs. mothers, parents of boys vs. those of girls, and parents of different backgrounds), using MONOVAs followed by ANOVAs procedures, significant differences were found between parents with different occupational status in parental perceptions of their children's academic achievement, and between parents with different income levels in parental perceptions of their children's Chinese language proficiency. Significant differences were also found between the groups of gifted/talented versus average students in parental activities related to academic achievement and Chinese language proficiency. No significant differences were found in other groups. Bivariate correlation analyses indicated that parental perceptions and activities were highly positively correlated.
Download or read book Socio cultural Historical and Educational Factors Influencing the Academic Achievement of Chinese Americans written by Miguel Guillermo López and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Processes and Pathways of Family School Partnerships Across Development written by Susan M. Sheridan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-06-25 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores research on processes that influence family-school partnerships in support of student learning and education. It highlights research related to culture, contexts, and development as families and schools work together to promote smooth transitions and academic achievement. The volume discusses research related to family and community engagement with schools, and describes the various mechanisms by which partnerships may support students’ long-term developmental outcomes and success beyond school. Each chapter sets forth a forward-thinking research agenda aimed at further understanding and implementing the processes by which family-school partnerships promote children’s healthy adjustment. In addition to examining critical and emerging issues, this unique book also provides robust strategies, data, and rationales across the following areas: Cultural processes and the connections among home, school, and community. Family-school relationships during adolescence. Achievement mediators of family engagement in children’s education. Continuities and consistencies across home and school systems. Uncovering processes and pathways in family-school research. Strengthening networks and attachments to promote child development. Processes and Pathways of Family-School Partnerships Across Development is a must-have resource for researchers, scientist-practitioners, and graduate students in child and school psychology, educational policy and politics, family studies, developmental psychology, sociology of education, and other interrelated disciplines.
Download or read book Understanding the Difference in Educational Experiences for Chinese American Students and Their Parents written by Mei Yin and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The high level of academic achievement of Asian immigrants' children has attracted a great deal of attention from media and scholars. As the largest minority group in the US, the educational experience of Chinese American students deserves more research attention, and it is different from that of their Chinese parents. In this study, a grounded theory approach with open-ended interviewing was used as the dominant collection method for a qualitative study to illuminate voices and stories that are unobtainable from a quantitative investigation. From the different educational experiences in Chinese American students and their parents, this study showed that educational experiences impacted Chinese immigrant parents and led them to have high educational expectations for their children. This expectation became a crucial motivation of Chinese American students for their academic achievement. This study also showed that peers might influence Chinese American students' achievement. In addition, non-academic activities and personal interests also played important roles in aiding Chinese American students' school performance. This qualitative study may enhance our understanding on Chinese culture and Chinese American students' schooling. KEYWORDS: Academic Achievement, Chinese American Students, Chinese Immigrant Parents, Educational Experiences, Educational Expectations.
Download or read book Parental Involvement and Academic Success written by and published by Routledge. This book was released on with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book THE CHINESE AMERICAN METHOD written by Linda Hu; John X. Wang and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-24 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raising a child is challenging for many parents, especially for a new, immigrant family. For those parents, they not only have to face the challenges of integrating themselves into a new environment, but they also need to handle the conflicts coming from two cultural backgrounds. Like many Chinese Americans, the authors inherited the traditional Chinese culture. Yet they also opened their minds and embraced their new culture. Through the collisions of these two cultures, they developed a unique parenting strategy: a combination of the best of both worlds to educate their children. This approach offered them a cutting edge in developing their children to be among the most competitive. As they raised their children, they • held parties to build their children’s social groups; • used teamwork to create a harmonious family, strengthening the family bonds; • helped their children excel in academic competitions; • taught their children how to be rigorous and strive for perfection; • inspired their children to explore innovative strategies to overcome obstacles; • developed their children’s creativity, leadership, and initiative; • encouraged their children to be involved in the community; and • gave their children freedom to develop their individual personalities and discover their full potentials. The authors believe that their story will be beneficial to other parents and also provide a new perspective of Chinese American families for mainstream Americans.
Download or read book The Asian American Achievement Paradox written by Jennifer Lee and published by Russell Sage Foundation. This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asian Americans are often stereotyped as the “model minority.” Their sizeable presence at elite universities and high household incomes have helped construct the narrative of Asian American “exceptionalism.” While many scholars and activists characterize this as a myth, pundits claim that Asian Americans’ educational attainment is the result of unique cultural values. In The Asian American Achievement Paradox, sociologists Jennifer Lee and Min Zhou offer a compelling account of the academic achievement of the children of Asian immigrants. Drawing on in-depth interviews with the adult children of Chinese immigrants and Vietnamese refugees and survey data, Lee and Zhou bridge sociology and social psychology to explain how immigration laws, institutions, and culture interact to foster high achievement among certain Asian American groups. For the Chinese and Vietnamese in Los Angeles, Lee and Zhou find that the educational attainment of the second generation is strikingly similar, despite the vastly different socioeconomic profiles of their immigrant parents. Because immigration policies after 1965 favor individuals with higher levels of education and professional skills, many Asian immigrants are highly educated when they arrive in the United States. They bring a specific “success frame,” which is strictly defined as earning a degree from an elite university and working in a high-status field. This success frame is reinforced in many local Asian communities, which make resources such as college preparation courses and tutoring available to group members, including their low-income members. While the success frame accounts for part of Asian Americans’ high rates of achievement, Lee and Zhou also find that institutions, such as public schools, are crucial in supporting the cycle of Asian American achievement. Teachers and guidance counselors, for example, who presume that Asian American students are smart, disciplined, and studious, provide them with extra help and steer them toward competitive academic programs. These institutional advantages, in turn, lead to better academic performance and outcomes among Asian American students. Yet the expectations of high achievement come with a cost: the notion of Asian American success creates an “achievement paradox” in which Asian Americans who do not fit the success frame feel like failures or racial outliers. While pundits ascribe Asian American success to the assumed superior traits intrinsic to Asian culture, Lee and Zhou show how historical, cultural, and institutional elements work together to confer advantages to specific populations. An insightful counter to notions of culture based on stereotypes, The Asian American Achievement Paradox offers a deft and nuanced understanding how and why certain immigrant groups succeed.
Download or read book Educational Achievement of Asian American Students written by Xianglei Chen and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Exploring how Cultural Identity Influences the Academic Achievement Patterns of Chinese American College Students written by Sa-hui Fan and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Asian American Parenting and Parent Adolescent Relationships written by Stephen T. Russell and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-06-25 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The relationships between children and their parents are the building blocks for f- ily relationships throughout life. The nature of the parent-child relationship begins with parenting—the practices and strategies that parents engage in as they raise their children. Parenting during childhood sets the stage for parent-adolescent relati- ships. These relationships make a critical difference during the teenage years: we know that when parent-adolescent relationships are healthy and strong, adolescents are more likely to have high aspirations and achievement, and to make healthier choices when it comes to risk-taking. Most of the research in this ?eld has been based in the United States and has been conducted through studies of European American families. Yet a growing body of research suggests important ethnic differences in styles of parenting and the qua- ties characterizing the parent-adolescent relationship. In this area of research, most existing studies have examined ethnic and cultural group differences using widely accepted measures and concepts of parenting. Comparative studies assume that dimensions of parenting such as parental warmth or control have the same meaning across cultures; however, given that conceptualizations of adolescent-parent re- tionships have been developed and tested on samples comprised largely of European Americans, we cannot rule out the possibility that the way we understand parenting has been shaped by the predominantly Western- and U. S. -focused research in this ?eld.
Download or read book Asian American Education written by Clara C. Park and published by IAP. This book was released on 2007-07-01 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research anthology is the fourth volume in a series sponsored by the Special Interest Group Research on the Education of Asian and Pacific Americans (SIG-REAPA) of the American Educational Research Association and National Association for Asian and Pacific American Education. This series explores and explains the lived experiences of Asian and Americans as they acculturate to American schools, develop literacy, and claim their place in U.S. society, and blends the work of well established Asian American scholars with the voices of emerging researchers and examines in close detail important issues in Asian American education and socialization. Scholars and educational practitioners will find this book to be an invaluable and enlightening resource.
Download or read book Familial Contributions to Chinese American Childrens Self regulated Learning During the Early School Years written by Shuheng Zhao and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation examined how Chinese American children's everyday family experiences contributed to their self-regulated learning during the early school years. A total of 154 immigrant Chinese parents participated in this study and completed nine sets of multi-point rating questionnaires on a secured website. A series of analysis of covariance and hierarchical regressions were performed. Results provided the first empirical evidence that children's participation in family rituals and routines had significant positively influences on children's self-regulated learning strategies, over and above the influences of parental expectations of children's school attainment and executive functions. Children's competence in self-regulated learning strategies, in turn, was positive related to their academic achievement. Results also indicated that parental self-efficacy in helping children succeed in school positively influenced Chinese American children's opportunities to participate in family rituals and routines. Nevertheless, unexpected results demonstrated that Chinese American first and fourth graders did not differ significantly on self-regulated learning strategies and participation in family rituals and routines. One possible explanation is that Chinese American children may have already developed self-regulated learning strategies, and started to participate in family rituals and routines before they enter first grade. The dissertation concludes with a discussion of the implications and limitations of this research.
Download or read book Asian American and Pacific Islander Children and Mental Health written by Frederick T. Leong and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-05-26 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first-of-its-kind, two-volume set examines physical, psychological, social, and environmental factors that undermine—or support—healthy development in Asian American children. How do skin color, culture, racial and ethnic identities, politics, economics, and environment influence children's mental health and academic success? Asian American and Pacific Islander Children and Mental Health spotlights these forces and more. This unique, two-volume work examines a wide range of factors that affect children, including family conditions and economic status, child abuse, substance abuse, gangs, and community stability, as well as prejudices such as the common expectation that Asian Americans are a "model minority" and their children "whiz kids." Since education is key to success, contributors consider the factors affecting Asian American children largely in the context of educational readiness and academic adjustment. However, the set is not limited to exploring problems. It also looks at factors that help Asian American children be mentally healthy, engaged, and successful at school and in later life. Volume one of the set explores development and context, while volume two looks at prevention and treatment.
