Small Learning Communities

Paper Summary:

This research paper examines the impact that the Freshman Academy at Wildwood High School has upon ninth-grade student transition. Toward this end, this study conducts research in order to determine the degree to which small learning communities, and in this case the Freshman Academy, has upon the academic achievement of ninth-grade students at a small rural high school in Central Florida. The methodology of this study is both of a qualitative and a quantitative nature and the data collected, at the end of the 2007-2008 school year from the school records documenting the achievement of ninth-grade students and the attendance of the ninth-grade students, is compared to the achievement and attendance data for ninth-grade students in the school year 2003-2004 prior to the implementation of the Freshman Academy at Wildwood High School.

Outline:
Introduction
Abstract
Research Questions
Statement Of Problem
Purpose Of Study
Overview Of Wildwood High School Ninth-Grade Curriculum
Expected Outcomes Of The Study
Preliminary Literature Review
Summary Of The Literature Reviewed
Methodology
Questionnaires
Comparison Of Academic Achievement
Student Questionnaire
Likert-Scaled Questions

From the Paper:

" In yet another study entitled: "The Effect of Student Involvement on the Development of Academic Self-Concept" it is related that"...specific concepts of academic self-concept have been significantly related to achievement among high school students." House additionally relates that "academic self-concept has been significantly correlated with science and mathematics achievement, with overall grade performance, and with school withdrawal." The work of DeBerard, Julka and Spielmans reports a study conducted for the purpose of examining: "...potential psychosocial predictors of freshman academic achievement and retention. This study demonstrated an ability to predict a very large amount of variance in freshman year cumulative academic achievement based on a brief and comprehensive assessment of students during their first week of classes."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Cauley, Kathleen M. and Jovanovich, Donna (2006) Developing an Effective Transition Program for Students Entering Middle School or High School. The Clearing House 1 Sept 2006. Online available at: http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-154335530.html
• Christie, Deborah and Viner, Russell (2005) Adolescent Development - ABC of Adolescence. British Medical Journal 2005; 330(7486):301 5 Feb. Online available at: http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/330/7486/301
• Connell, James P. and Klem, Adena M. (2004) Relationships Matter: Linking Teacher Support to Student Engagement and Achievement. Journal of School Health. 1 Sept. 2004. Online available at: http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-122921722.html
• DeBerard, M. Scott; Julka, Deana L.; and Spielmans, Glen I. (2004) Predictors of Academic Achievement and Retention Among College Freshman: A Longitudinal Study. College Student Journal. 1 Mar 2004. Online available at: http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-115034777.html
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