Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Abstract
This study focused on a major problem facing today’s educators: high school dropouts. Research questions addressed differences in teacher perspectives of the characteristics of struggling students. Differences in teachers’ perspectives based on teaching level (elementary & secondary) were examined. The researcher conducted focus groups with a total of 12 teachers. The research was conducted in two suburban districts. Focus group questions were designed following a survey administered to 108 suburban public school teachers. The survey responses reported previously identified four dimensions of characteristics of at-risk students: behavior, achievement, family involvement, and family background. The data from the focus groups can be used to inform decisions regarding the identification and support of at-risk students.
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Sollitto, M., & Gable, R. K. (2012,October). Characteristics of at-risk students. Paper presented at the 43rd annual meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Rocky Hill, CT.
Repository Citation
Sollitto, Michael and Gable, Robert K., "Characteristics of At-Risk Students" (2012). K-12 Education. 11.
https://scholarsarchive.jwu.edu/k12_ed/11
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Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Psychology Commons, Junior High, Intermediate, Middle School Education and Teaching Commons, Other Education Commons, Secondary Education and Teaching Commons
Comments
Paper presented at the 43rd annual meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, October 19, 2012, Rocky Hill, CT.