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U.S. Census Bureau Report (2020c) showed Hispanic students constituted 18.5% of the U.S. populati... more U.S. Census Bureau Report (2020c) showed Hispanic students constituted 18.5% of the U.S. population, 36% attended higher education and only 14% completed postsecondary education. Research has shown Hispanic, specifically Latinx, students faced barriers in accessing higher education's hidden curriculum, compounded by deficit beliefs about their language, culture, and lack of family involvement (Kiyama, 2018; C. Martinez & Mendoza, 2020). Additionally, first-generation college students require college readiness skills, including knowledge about college and measurable and immeasurable skills shown to support student success (Chlup et al., 2018; Duncheon, 2021; Morley et al., 2021). Despite secondary school supports like college and career centers and summer transition programs, gate-keeping barriers have continued to inhibit Latinx students from obtaining capital needed to navigate higher education
Proceedings of the 2022 AERA Annual Meeting
Due to the global pandemic, teachers have had to find and implement effective instructional strat... more Due to the global pandemic, teachers have had to find and implement effective instructional strategies through distance learning. Current research surrounding “flipped learning” indicates this may be a viable option during distance learning. This study takes place in a 9th grade conceptual physics course taught entirely online. It focuses upon the cyclical nature of action research using four curricular units, concluding that the process of continual reflection, modifications, and improvements made as a result of data analysis contributes to student engagement and academic achievement. Finally, it brings to light the importance in guiding students to understand that teachers are always learning, modifying, and adapting, and that learning is a lifelong process. This transparency is crucial when developing rapport with students, especially during a global pandemic that we are all working through together.
U.S. Census Bureau Report (2020c) showed Hispanic students constituted 18.5% of the U.S. populati... more U.S. Census Bureau Report (2020c) showed Hispanic students constituted 18.5% of the U.S. population, 36% attended higher education and only 14% completed postsecondary education. Research has shown Hispanic, specifically Latinx, students faced barriers in accessing higher education's hidden curriculum, compounded by deficit beliefs about their language, culture, and lack of family involvement (Kiyama, 2018; C. Martinez & Mendoza, 2020). Additionally, first-generation college students require college readiness skills, including knowledge about college and measurable and immeasurable skills shown to support student success (Chlup et al., 2018; Duncheon, 2021; Morley et al., 2021). Despite secondary school supports like college and career centers and summer transition programs, gate-keeping barriers have continued to inhibit Latinx students from obtaining capital needed to navigate higher education
Proceedings of the 2022 AERA Annual Meeting
Due to the global pandemic, teachers have had to find and implement effective instructional strat... more Due to the global pandemic, teachers have had to find and implement effective instructional strategies through distance learning. Current research surrounding “flipped learning” indicates this may be a viable option during distance learning. This study takes place in a 9th grade conceptual physics course taught entirely online. It focuses upon the cyclical nature of action research using four curricular units, concluding that the process of continual reflection, modifications, and improvements made as a result of data analysis contributes to student engagement and academic achievement. Finally, it brings to light the importance in guiding students to understand that teachers are always learning, modifying, and adapting, and that learning is a lifelong process. This transparency is crucial when developing rapport with students, especially during a global pandemic that we are all working through together.