Culturally Diverse High-Achieving Students in an Urban High School  

Oleh:

Hebert, Thomas P. ; Reis, Sally M.

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Urban Education vol. 34 no. 4 (Nov. 1999), page 428-457.
Topik: ethnographic interviews; case study methods; supportive adults; extracurricular activities; family support; urban high school
Fulltext: 428UE344.pdf (79.65KB)

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Many high ability students from culturally diverse populations exist in large economically deprived urban environments and they are often included in the statistical reports of high school dropouts. A 3-year investigation of the culture of highability, high-achieving students in an urban high school was undertaken by researchers fromthe National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented. Through ethnographic interviews and case study methods, descriptions emerged of culturally diverse teenagers who achieved in an urban high school. Specific factors that enabled these students to succeed included: the development of a belief in self, supportive adults, interaction with a network of high-achieving peers, extracurricular activities, challenging classes such as honors classes, personal characteristics such as motivation and resilience, and family support. The findings of the study offer educators useful suggestions and strategies for addressing the academic needs of talented youth in an urban setting.

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