Reflecting to Understand Directing Elements of Success in the Lives of African American Men That Can Direct Young African American Males Toward Success
Year: 2014
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Young African American males are experiencing disconnectedness from the \neducational system. The emergence of disconnectedness is extrapolated from the \ndisproportionate numbers of expulsions and suspensions of young African American \nmales as compared to other ethnicities; through academic underachievement as measured \nby grades and standardized test scores and through external factors hindering their \neducational and life success. This qualitative study is grounded within the conceptual \nframework of student engagement, African American male achievement, and resiliency. \nThis research identified elements of success in the lives of African American men that \ncan direct young African American males toward success in their lives. This study was \nconducted with several African American men in an effort to uncover elements in their \nlives that propelled them toward success. The findings uncovered the importance of \nmentoring, self-agency, social capital, and spirituality. One major insight garnered from \nthe research is that it will take a collaborative effort from all stakeholders in the lives \nof young African American males if we expect them to succeed. The findings from the \nstudy will be shared with district leaders and the community in an effort to support young \nAfrican American males as they matriculate through the educational system.The findings \nfurther suggest the need to implement effective and targeted instructional programs that \nencompass a great amount of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and group learning \nactivities to support the English development of ELLs.
Author: Danny K. Lockwood
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1898737899