The purpose of this research is to holistically study how
Appalachian students view postsecondary institutions in order to
understand the factors that promote academic achievement and the
factors that contribute to the gender gap that exists in
postsecondary education in Appalachia. This research reveals that
the issues related to the postsecondary educational achievement of
Appalachian students require a holistic view incorporating
economic, social, educational components. The findings specifically
reveal, among others, that Appalachian students highly value
education, suffer socio-cultural barriers to educational access,
are very dependant on actors outside the family structure for
motivation to pursue higher education, often lacked financial
resources for college, often feel unmotivated in high school and
college and suggest a multidimensional plan for Appalachian
educational realization.
General
Imprint: |
VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.
|
Country of origin: |
Germany |
Release date: |
June 2008 |
First published: |
June 2008 |
Authors: |
Scott Powell
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
212 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-639-04378-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
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LSN: |
3-639-04378-2 |
Barcode: |
9783639043785 |
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