Degree Date
9-2019
Document Type
Dissertation - Public Access
Degree Name
Ed.D. Doctor of Education
Academic Discipline
Educational Leadership
First Advisor
Dr. Sandra Stringer
Second Advisor
Dr. Michale Lubelfeld
Third Advisor
Dr. Harrington Gibson
Abstract
Today, as students prepare for post-secondary opportunities, a greater and greater emphasis is placed on the importance of engaging learners both in and out of the classroom. While many students are inclined to get involved, there is a growing number of young people who face barriers that prevent them from connecting and engaging in the high school experience. Importantly, socioeconomic status plays a key role in determining how engaged a student may be, as well as serving as a key identifier in what must be addressed to ensure more young people get involved in their academic and co-curricular learning. This study focuses on the role that socioeconomic status plays in students perceived ability to connect and engage in their secondary education, and proposes a policy where schools must include professional development and training on teaching young people who come from poor backgrounds.
Recommended Citation
Manola, Dominic M., "Barriers To Student Connectedness and Engagement: How Socioeconomic Status Affects Student Involvement" (2019). Dissertations. 413.
https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/413
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Curriculum and Social Inquiry Commons, Disability and Equity in Education Commons, Educational Leadership Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education Commons