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Showing 1 to 18 of 18 for “"Preparation for College"”.
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AN ARTS HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO COLLEGE READINESS
… if a positive relationship exists between college readiness and a high school for the arts experience. This research focused on one arts high school in order to determine graduate perspectives on the overall importance of such an education and whether or not this style of learning was …
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A course on teaching college English based upon a job analysis and a content analysis
The literature on the Ph.D. and on the preparation of college teachers reveals a century-long criticism of the Ph.D. as preparation for college teaching. Elements both within and without the profession of’ English have called for more attention to be paid to preparation for college teaching. The …
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Registration, attendance, and reality: African-Americans engaged in SAT preparation
… into the persistence, participation, and efforts of African American students in their preparation for college admission exams (SAT, ACT). Registration, attendance, and the experienced reality of African American students who voluntarily enrolled in an SAT prep program as well as perceptions …
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An Exploration of the Experiences of First-Generation College Students in Lasallian Higher Education
… types of students - such as first-generation college students - have started to matriculate on campuses across the country. Existing research on first-generation college students focuses on the characteristics common among these students and the strategies often implemented to foster their …
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Technology's Adverse Effects on Students' Writing: An Emphasis on Formal Writing is needed in an Academic Curriculum
… and simply do not understand why it is essential for their future endeavors. However, these attitudes and perceptions on writing, combined with an overuse of technology, are putting our students at a serious disadvantage, as they are ill-equipped for the challenges encountered in college and …
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Students’ Perceptions About High School Preparation For Mathematics In Post-Secondary Programs: A Case Study Of One High School
… qualitative case study examined how fifteen former high school students from a small, rural high school in central Vermont perceived their preparedness for college level mathematics and identified recommendations for improvement. Student interviews and math assessment data for each …
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Choosing Their Own Path: Why Five Senior High School Males Chose to Forego College
… many young men may be setting themselves up for limited economic and career opportunities. While the quantitative studies have done a good job of defining this trend they do not identify the influences that play a role in the complicated and important decision these young men are making. A …
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Junior Faculty Perceptions of their Doctoral Level Teaching Preparation: A Cross Disciplinary Examination
… degree denotes that one is proficient in college teaching. However, the literature indicates that doctoral programs are failing to adequately prepare doctoral students for teaching in collegiate settings. The seminal work on doctoral student experiences suggests that doctoral programs are …
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The Influence of Relational Knowledge on the Transition out of Secondary School: An Investigation of How Social Capital and Social Goals Affect Educational Pathways
… activities in which students engage and for which schools provide services and resources remain terra incognita. To address this gap in research, this study investigated the availability and identification of useful knowledge held in both family and school relationships that supports …
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From Providing Access To Promoting Success: Transforming A Community College System’s Advising Services
… Recession, demanded an increasingly skilled workforce, and saw technological advancements that enabled new levels of scrutiny and accountability. Within this environment, institutions of higher education felt the impacts of recession and recovery, changing workforce demands, and heightened …
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College and career readiness: Principal perceptions and implications for leadership in Illinois high school districts
… is evolving from discrete tracks emphasizing preparation for college or career to one that emphasizes college and career. Ideally, such a definition would provide all students access to the curriculum and instruction that weaves together career skills and knowledge with the traditional …
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A Case Study Analysis of One Suburban High School's College Preparation Program
… a certain core curriculum are better prepared for college than those students who do not; however, data indicate that taking core courses is not enough: Teachers must assign greater rigor in all courses they teach, especially courses needed for college (Schmeiser, 2007). As early as 1983 the …
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Undergraduates’ Preparedness for College-Level Work in STEM: The Importance of Reading and Understanding Scientific Theories, Arguments, and Data
<p>This study focuses on undergraduates’ preparation for college level courses. In recent international PISA results United States students fall behind seventeen countries on the computer-based reading proficiency test. They have scored low for over a decade, in spite of spending more than one …
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The reduction of remediation in the Illinois college and career readiness pilot project act
… proposed to analyze outcomes of the Illinois College and Career Readiness (CCR) Program Act within six of seven participating community colleges. Data were collected from the Illinois Community College Board’s Annual Enrollment and Completion Report (A1), and the study’s framework relied on …
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Ready to Write: Exploring the Student Perspective on the Transition to College
<p>Written communication is a cornerstone of college and career success, yet many students arrive at college underprepared for the writing demands of the academic discourse community. The potential reasons for the perceived gap in writing ability point to the ongoing challenges of education in the …
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Instructional Technology: An Alternative Solution to Promoting Achievement in Remote Rural High Schools
… sparked national attention on improving the performance of rural schools and districts. Consequently, one in ten students is educated in remote school districts, and a large number of remote rural districts serve students that are minorities and poor. In many instances, the talents and abilities …
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A Case Study Of An Early College High School: Students' Perceptions Of The Benefits And Challenges Experienced While Attending An Early College High School And Factors Influencing Program Completion
… amount of attention paid to the importance of college readiness for high school students. The Early College High School Program was created to address the problems of low college enrollment and students’ lack of preparation for college. The targeted population includes low income youth, English …
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Counterstories of Black High School Students and Graduates of NYC Independent Schools: A Narrative Case Study
… (NYCIS). In order to support the imminent need for schools to provide effective diversity, inclusion, and equity supports that address broad issues of school climate, relationships, and pedagogy, there is a need to better understand the specific, hyperlocal experiences of Black/African …