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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Appalachian students"”.
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Self-concept: differences between Appalachian and non-Appalachian students
… in the levels of self concept between freshman students at Virginia Tech based on their Appalachian group membership and gender. The research question was: What are the differences in the levels of self-concept as measured by the Self-Perception Profile for College Students (SPPCS) (Neeman & …
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Developmental Education: Resilience and Academic Success in Rural Appalachian Students
… is ever present in higher education as more students annually enter college underprepared for entry level college coursework. Underpreparedness is a pervasive concern in higher education. Community colleges in particular are the primary means of shepherding developmental education. Academic …
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Appalachian Language in the Two-Year College Composition Classroom
… of first-year composition instructors and Appalachian language and culture at the two-year college level. Very little of the existing literature discusses pedagogy as it pertains to Appalachian students, and virtually none of the literature focuses on either instructors or the two-year …
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Through the Eyes of a Child: Cultural Awareness via Appalachian Literature
… study is to explore whether fifth grade Appalachian students’ (from an Appalachian region in southern Ohio) cultural awareness is heightened through Appalachian literature during Appalachian book club meetings. The following research questions are examined: Do students’ literature …
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Nourishing Roots and Inspiring Wings: Building a Culturally Responsive Pedagogy for Southern Appalachia
… responsive teaching within the southern Appalachian cultural setting. The specific components of this approach to teaching were based on research findings, theoretical claims from proponents of culturally responsive teaching (e.g. Gloria Ladson-Billings and Geneva Gay), and experiences …
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The Experience of First-Generation College Students from the Appalachian Region at Walters State Community College.
<p>First-generation college students from the Appalachian region may be at risk in terms of their successful transition from home to college and in their persistence to graduation. I investigated possible influences on the college experiences of a purposeful sample of 10 Walters State Community …
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Asking Appalachia: Appalachian English in the Writing Classroom
… the need for better educational practices for Appalachian students. A problem is first established that, because of how Appalachian people and their culture are represented in the media, negative stereotypes are spread about those from the region who are easily identified by their use of …
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Giles High School Graduates at Virginia Tech: Investigating the Relationship between Appalachian Identity and the College Experience
… exploration of the relationship between Appalachian identity and the college experience among Giles High School graduates who attend Virginia Tech. The population for this study was Giles High School graduates who attend Virginia Tech. The sample size included ten volunteers who graduated …
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Appalachian studies in grades 6-12 language arts and English curricula in central Appalachia
… this study are to determine the extent to which Appalachian studies courses or units have become part of the middle and secondary public school English curricula in Central Appalachia and, in relation to these courses, to describe content and learning activities, to assess the effectiveness of …
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Voices in the Mountains: A Qualitative Study Exploring Factors Influencing Appalachian High School Students' Engineering Career Goals
… research exists related to career choices among Appalachian youth, and literature exists which broadly examines choices to pursue engineering degrees, information specifically related to Appalachian students' career choice toward engineering is limited. Engineering typically represents high …