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Characteristics of At-Risk Students

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: This study focused on a major problem facing today’s educators: high school dropouts. Research questions addressed differences in teacher perspectives of the characteristics of struggling students. Differences in teachers’ perspectives based on teaching level (elementary & secondary) were examined. The researcher conducted focus groups with a total of 12 teachers. The research was conducted in two suburban districts. Focus group questions were designed following a survey administered to 108 suburban public school teachers. The survey responses reported previously identified four dimensions of characteristics of at-risk students: behavior, achievement, family involvement, and family background. The data from the focus groups can be used to inform decisions regarding the identification and support of at-risk students.

Source: ScholarsArchive at Johnson & Wales University (Johnson & Wales University)

Authors: Michael Sollitto, Robert K. Gable

Language: English

Topic: Educational Outcomes and Influences

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2170036031

FWCI: 9.747

Cites: 5

Cited by: 13

Related to: 10