Research synthesis of "at risk" studies for junior and senior high school /
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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1990.
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| Online Access: | ProQuest, Abstract Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to clarify research results concerning the characteristics of "at risk" students and programs for secondary students. The sample consisted of 250 articles that were categorized according to the characteristics of "at risk" students or programs for "at risk" students. An extensive search of the literature was done and studies were classified as to type of study: descriptive studies, conceptual studies, and research studies. The primary Independent variables for the study Included profile characteristics such as race, gender, IQ, and age; educational characteristics such as retention, low academic skills, and absenteeism: environmental characteristics such as socioeconomic status and family situations; and attitudinal characteristics such as alienation, self-esteem, participation in extra-curricular activities, discipline, and expectations. Program variables included alternative schools and in-school programs. Alternative programs were classified as by choice or not by choice. In-school programs were classified as Chapter I, computer assisted instruction, and tutorials. The study was designed to Investigate clusters of behaviors for "at risk" students and to see If programs far "at risk" students that are currently in place are successful. As evidenced in the literature, there are clusters of behavior for "at risk" students which Include low socioeconomic status with family stress and instability, academic inadequacy for a number of Interrelated reasons, overage for the grade level, alienation from school, low self-esteem, poor attitude about life in general and school, low expectations, low self-esteem and being a potential dropout. Many special programs addressing "at risk" students and dropouts were cited in the literature. However, many of these programs do not have an evaluation component built into the program and lack research to determine their effectiveness. The majority of studies were descriptions of characteristics or conceptual studies of "at risk" students and programs for "at risk" students. |
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| Item Description: | Typescript (photocopy). Vita. "Major subject: Curriculum and Instruction." |
| Physical Description: | ix, 230 leaves : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |