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The influence of family demographics and individual factors on school readiness : a focus on low-income Spanish-speaking English language learners

Creator:

Díaz, Guadalupe

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English Language Learners (ELLs) represent a culturally and linguistically diverse population in US schools. ELLs enter kindergarten with a range of academic and self-regulation skills, but can face multiple challenges navigating the school context (Zwiers, 2013). Previous research documents that low-income ELLs lagged behind in academic achievement, self-regulation, and English...

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Dissertation

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Education, 2013; Gandara & Contreras, 2009; Pew Hispanic Center 2011; U.S. Census, 2011). Previous
Participation, persistence, and progression : motivating factors in the success of Hispanic community college students who moved from mastering English as a second language to a certificate or degree program

Creator:

Bennett, Judith N

Abstract:

This interpretive research sought to understand how eight Hispanic students who mastered English as a Second Language (ESL) matriculated at a rural community college, and what motivating factors encouraged or encumbered their academic persistence and success. Particularly the study focused on student backgrounds, motivations, and persistence factors influencing their success....

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Dissertation

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% (28,600,000) of the total population (Bahls, 1994, p. 66). White Hispanic Not Reported Native American