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An analysis of the Hispanic student dropout program and perceived exemplary components and attributes

Thomas, Roosevelt

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Title
An analysis of the Hispanic student dropout program and perceived exemplary components and attributes
Author(s)
Thomas, Roosevelt
Issue Date
1990
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Phelps, L. Allen
Department of Study
Education
Discipline
Education
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ed.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
  • Education, Bilingual and Multicultural
  • Education, Guidance and Counseling
  • Sociology, Ethnic and Racial Studies
  • Education, Vocational
Language
eng
Abstract
  • The purpose of the study was to conduct a two-phase analysis and case study of the Hispanic Student Dropout Program (HSDP) in middle and secondary schools to determine the perceptions of principals, assistant principals, administrators, coordinators, teachers, and teacher aides about the presence and effect of selected program components and attributes upon students' grades, attendance, and attitudes toward school. The goal of Phase I was to identify the program components and attributes perceived by key informants to have the greatest impact upon students. Multiple methodologies and triangulation were employed in Phase I. In Phase II, programs perceived to comprise the exemplary components and attributes were studied intensely and developed as in-depth case studies.
  • The most salient feature of the HSDP is diversity, which combines a range of routines and balances a variety of approaches to instruction and learning, and incorporates interdisciplinary hands-on activities, small group and individual instruction, and experiential learning which takes place outside of the classroom and school in community settings.
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text
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Copyright 1990 Thomas, Roosevelt

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