Identifying social, cultural, and pedagogical factors that contribute to minority students' low academic achievement

<p>The purpose of this study was to identify, evaluate, and develop strategies to eliminate barriers in the educational setting that negatively impact minority students' motivation to achieve academic success. Major aspects of the methodology plan included a self-guided survey with two open-ended questions. The sample size was approximately 106 elementary school students from Oak Valley Elementary School in Deptford, New Jersey. The data analysis method assessed students' and parents' beliefs as to the cause of poor academic motivation and performance in relation to the academic achievement gap. The survey responses revealed several ideas and suggestions that may be instrumental in improving students' overall motivation and attitude toward school.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. in Educational Leadership

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Services and Leadership

Year dc:date.available

2005

Author dc:creator

• Shoemaker, Deborah C.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Kern, Robert

• Academic achievement; Underachievers--Education--United States
• Educational Leadership

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1080

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-2080