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Factors of persistence that influenced the academic success of elementary students participating in a Chapter 1 program in the Harlandale Independent School District
Factors of persistence that influenced the academic success of elementary students participating in a Chapter One program in the Harlandale Independent School District
The purpose of this study was to examine internal and
external factors affecting school persistence in students
with a pattern of repeated failure on standardized measures
of school success. The study examined those factors that
contributed to their desire to persist in the educational
process. Specifically, the study addressed the continual
school involvement of secondary students who were former
Chapter 1 students in the Harlandale Independent School
District, San Antonio, Texas, whose performance on
standardized test assessments had labeled them as "non-
mastery" students. The quantitative data for the study was
gathered through surveys and the participants' results on
their standardized assessments. The qualitative data came
from questionnaires and structured interviews. Major
research findings for the study indicated: 1. That parents
are the most important external factor that influenced them
to persist in school after non-mastery on standardized test
assessments. 2. Peers had a stronger influence than the
faculty on persistence. 3. The internal factors that had the
strongest influence on the persistence of students were
ability, self-esteem, self-confidence, self-concept and
values. 4. The teachers identified internal factors of
persistence as influencing academic success. Based on the
findings from the study, researcher recommendations included:
1. The involvement of parents in meaningful self-
enhancement training programs for redirecting their children
who are displaying traits of low self-esteem. 2. That
teachers and other staff members receive training on the use
of effective methods of using praise and positive feedback
that can enhance positive changes in self-attributions.
Recommendations for further study included: 1. A study on
the impact of communication used by the family and school
with students to maximize the students' self-esteem. 2. A
study that focuses on teachers' methods or their strategies
used for giving feedback to students after failure.
"Major Subject: Educational Administration".
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Includes bibliographical references: pages 132-146.