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Showing 1 to 20 of 49 for “"Academic expectations"”.
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The Pernicious Prophecy of Diminished Academic Expectations
… TITLE: The Pernicious Prophecy of Diminished Academic Expectations MAJOR PROFESSOR: Dr. D. John McIntyre This study examines the relationship between academic expectations and achievement, particularly as it concerns minority students. I have often been troubled by the narrative surrounding …
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Students academic expectations and experience during the first year of their undergraduate nursing programme
… two survey instruments, the College Students Expectations Questionnaire and the College Student Experiences Questionnaire. Data about the expectations and experiences of one cohort of nursing students were collected at the beginning and compared with experiences the end of their first year of …
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Students' academic expectations and experiences during the first year of their undergraduate nursing programme
… two survey instruments, the College StudentsExpectations Questionnaire and the College Student Experiences Questionnaire.Data about the expectations and experiences of one cohort of nursing studentswere collected at the beginning and compared with experiences the end of their firstyear of …
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Academic Expectations of a High School and the Frequency of AcademicDishonesty as Reported by High School Principals in Virginia
A review of research indicates that academic dishonesty is a common occurrence at all levels of education with high school being a significant determinant in whether one will engage in cheating at the college level. Current research is heavily concentrated on cheating at the college level. This …
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Effective School Characteristics And Student Achievement Correlates As
… frequent analysis of student progress, high academic expectations and positive school environment were more prominent. Positive school environment, high academic expectations, strong instructional leadership and cultural diversity were chosen as important characteristics of an effective …
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“We’re Trying To Have A Childhood”: Parent Notions Of Kindergarten Readiness
… child-centered pedagogy in favor of an early academic preparation model that promotes the idea of kindergarten readiness. But top-down implementation of readiness curriculum has not led to sustainable gains and may result in poorer student outcomes. The bioecological repercussions of early …
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An Examination of Student-Ahtletes' Perceptions of Their Academic Abilities
… athletes are not as capable of performing well academically as their non-athlete counterparts; they are “dumb jocks”. Do athletes feel that others have lower expectations of them academically? This is important because previous research in education has shown that expectations play a role in …
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Practice and Practicalities in American Indigenous Community -Centered Curriculum Development
… goals of community relevance and congruence with academic expectations, and the ambiguities and paradoxes inherent in the interactions between a non-Native educational researcher and an American Indigenous community. The study explored the power of internal complexities arising from the …
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Home Literacy Factors Affecting Emergent Literacy Skills
… Emphasis, Adult Responsibility, and Parental Academic Expectations. Each of the SBFRS rotated factors considered together in a stepwise multiple regression analysis contributed significantly over and above age to the prediction of phonological awareness as measured by the Phonemic Awareness 3 …
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Perception of the School Experiences of Five Generations of Deaf Students
… educational experiences are impacted by low academic expectations. Sign language can be a powerful learning tool or a barrier for deaf students as deaf students depend on sign language and visuals to support their learning. Both spoken and written English are likely to be a struggle for deaf …
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A Descriptive Study of International Students’ Needs and Service Satisfaction at South Dakota State University
… students face challenges and have needs and expectations when studying abroad. They often do not know how to find services or information they need across the university to adjust smoothly in this new environment. Meanwhile, the host universities may not fully address these international …
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Adoptive Status, Social Capital, and Academic Achievement
… among adoptive status, social capital, and academic achievement. Data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health) had 609 adopted and 11, 940 non-adopted adolescents. I used OLS regression models to help explain why adopted adolescents have significantly lower …
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A narrative inquiry : Exploring the lived experiences of traditional-age first-generation students in the sophomore year following the completion of a first-year seminar
… students underwent developmental changes and met academic expectations, the support and guidance lessened. The findings provide higher education leaders with information about this population of students, offering suggestions on programming and services to promote persistence and retention …
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Looking Back: Tracing the Trajectory of Four Dominican Women Who Learned 'To Do' School
… participants’ paths include: success stories, academic resilience, exposure, mentors, and the historical context of their immigration. The findings suggest that the women’s own strong academic expectations, coupled with high levels of academic and emotional support were key factors in their …
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Shoot the Messenger or Change the Message: What are African American Men Learning About Choosing College?
… low parental support for college attendance, low academic expectations, withholding of important information from school officials and little or no exposure to postsecondary institution campuses or students. Influential people for the participants ranged from parents to themselves, and from a …
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The Graduation Pipeline: Investigating the Effects of Juvenile Justice System Contact on High School Graduation Rates
… justice system, the likelihood of reaching academic expectations required to graduate can be shaped by strained encounters connected to experiences with the legal system. Expanding on previous studies that explore the harm of education disruption and academic inadequacies resulting from …
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“Mind the gap”: how a university can bridge the gap between expectations and reality for adult undergraduate students
… data and technology, quality of instruction, and academic expectations, but are less satisfied with flexibility of schedules, pro-active advising to stay on track, and guidance in developing an overall educational plan.</p>
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An Examination of Alternative Educational Leadership
… staff, and have an atmosphere of high academic expectations that foster positive relationships with at-risk students effectively increase positive outcomes for students in alternative education programs. The researcher proposes that the study's findings could contribute to research on …
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You gotta love them first: educators' experiences with a trauma-informed approach in urban secondary schools
… also advocate for stronger guidance regarding academic expectations in a trauma-informed approach, increased clinical mental health support in schools, and a more responsive, trauma-informed approach from school leaders towards staff. This study offers implications for professional development …
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Lived Experiences of Indian International Students: Migration, Acculturation, and Resilience
… with domestic students, and adapting to academic expectations. However, protective factors including their positive attitudes and supportive relationships with their families, professors, and other Indian students helped them in responding resiliently to challenges related to …
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