A Study of South Texas English Learners’ Academic Achievement: A Function of Sense of Belonging, Acculturation, and Student Perception of Teacher-Student Relationships

Author

Cynthia B. Olivarez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

7-2022

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Department

Educational Leadership

First Advisor

Dr. Marie Simonsson

Second Advisor

Dr. Ralph Carlson

Third Advisor

Dr. Roberto Zamora

Abstract

This study looks at a group of Hispanic English Learners from a region in deep South Texas that is situated along the U.S.-Mexico border, and how their sense of belonging, acculturation, and their perception of the teacher-student relationship impacts academic achievement on the STAAR End-of-Course state assessments for English I and English II.There are limited studies on this population of students and these independent variables. Results from this study would help educators and school leaders assess student needs to improve student learning and close academic achievement gaps.

Comments

Copyright 2022 Cynthia B. Olivarez. All Rights Reserved.

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Recommended Citation

Olivarez, Cynthia B., "A Study of South Texas English Learners’ Academic Achievement: A Function of Sense of Belonging, Acculturation, and Student Perception of Teacher-Student Relationships" (2022). Theses and Dissertations. 928.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/928