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Book Synopsis A Study on First Generation Latina College Students Personal Experiences, Traditional Family Expectatiosn and Obstacles to Reach Higher Education by : Yuriana Luna
Download or read book A Study on First Generation Latina College Students Personal Experiences, Traditional Family Expectatiosn and Obstacles to Reach Higher Education written by Yuriana Luna and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis How Persevering Latina/o First-Generation College Students Navigate Their College Experience by :
Download or read book How Persevering Latina/o First-Generation College Students Navigate Their College Experience written by and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Latina/o first-generation college students, along with their families, are learning a new culture when considering going to four-year universities. While the conversation involving Latina/o first-generation college students can often focus on attrition, I am interested in exploring what, from participants' point of view, are the successes they experience as well as the most challenging obstacles they encounter on their journey to graduating from four-year universities. Employing the theoretical frameworks of constructivism, critical race theory, and cultural capital, the purpose of this study was to go beyond the conversation of Latina/o first-generation college student attrition by examining how they navigate postsecondary institutions and explore the implications associated with how higher education affects them. I intend to highlight the already powerful voices of Latina/o first-generation college students who are brave enough to be the first in their immediate families to embark on a demanding odyssey to attain four-year degrees. My participants were recruited from classes in the Chicano/Latino studies department as well as a cultural resource center, both at a four-year university in the Pacific Northwest. Using qualitative research methods, including semi-structured interviews, Draw-A-College-Student, and participant written reflections, I examined the lived experiences of persisting Latina/o first-generation college students from their own perspectives. To provide a well-rounded account of the Latina/o postsecondary experience, I engaged the voices of eight participants in this study. This research found that while Latina/o first-generation college students feel that they are trailblazers in working to improve family life through education, they often feel unseen and underrepresented in higher education. Through highlighting Latina/o first-generation college student voices and experiences instead of just focusing on attrition, this study also recommends actions for change based on participant feedback. Ultimately, participants in this study felt that more support is needed for Latina/o first-generation students to attain four-year degrees in higher education.
Book Synopsis Higher Education Among First-generation Students and Familial Relationships by : Cristina Gonzalez
Download or read book Higher Education Among First-generation Students and Familial Relationships written by Cristina Gonzalez and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study aims to explore and understand the ways achieving higher education among first-generation students of Mexican and/or Central American immigrant parents has impacted familial relationships. The research question posed was: How do Hispanic, first-generation children of immigrants in the United States understand their relationship with their families after earning a college degree? To explore first-generation students' familial relationships with their native family members, a qualitative study was conducted. Data was collected through semi-structured, qualitative in-depth interviews. In-depth interviews were chosen because they allowed the researcher to explore complex, contradictory or counterintuitive matters by exploring multiple perspectives (Rubin & Rubin, 2012). The inclusion criteria was: a) 18 years of age or older, b) achieved a minimum of an undergraduate degree, c) first-generation college graduate, and d) had Mexican and/or Central American immigrant parents. Four participants were interviewed. The major theme that emerged from the research was a sense of disconnect from family of origin. Sub-themes that emerged were: common characteristics among participants, common barriers among participants, family expectations about education and jobs, and acculturation. Participants expressed difficulties being the first individual in their immediate family to have attended and completed a college degree, and not being able to relate to anyone else in their immediate family or have intergenerational support. Although children of immigrants, first-generation college students are expected to pursue higher education to achieve the "American Dream" in order to attain social mobility, they are not support intergenerationally. Parents of first-generation students do not possess the knowledge or ability to navigate higher education due to their lack of experience in this area. Implications for future research may include thoroughly exploring the support systems of first-generation college students to collectively educate and empower all parties on the components and expectations of pursuing higher education to ensure higher success rates.
Book Synopsis The Latino Education Crisis by : Patricia C. Gandara
Download or read book The Latino Education Crisis written by Patricia C. Gandara and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on both extensive demographic data and compelling case studies, this book reveals the depths of the educational crisis looming for Latino students, the nation's largest and most rapidly growing minority group.
Book Synopsis A Study of Academic Success Amongst First Generation Latino/as in Higher Education by : Laura Figueroa
Download or read book A Study of Academic Success Amongst First Generation Latino/as in Higher Education written by Laura Figueroa and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The focus of this study is to examine 1) how first generation Latino/a students are able to achieve academically and obtain a college degree and how they overcame the challenges they faced. It will look at 2) in what ways cultural norms and/or expectations can impact the levels of parental involvement, 3) how society defines and challenges first generation Latinos/as experience during their undergraduate years at a four-year university. This study will discuss the importance of understanding college requirements and terms, as well as how to navigate the college preparation process, and the support systems that helped the students overcome them. This study will document how low-income or minority parents' knowledge of college-related issues and navigation processes influence the rates at which their students apply to and enroll at four-year universities and complete their college degree at a four year university. Lastly, this paper will look at the impact that a parent's level of education and SES may have on historically disadvantaged student's desire to consider or actually pursue post-secondary education. It seeks to uncover factors that motivate or hinder Latino/a students' desire to attend and graduate from a four-year university. Specifically the research seeks to address the following questions: 1. What were the challenges faced by first generation Latino/a students while going to a four-year university? 2. What were Latino/a students' families' expectations and/or support while attending a four-year college? 3. What were the difficulties that Latino/a students faced with their parents cultural, level of education and SES? 4. How were they able to overcome these challenges while attending college? This was a qualitative study which was concluded on six first-generation Latino/a students who successfully graduated from California State University, Sacramento. The researcher analyzed the collected data in order to determine the common themes and experiences that the six Latino/a participants experienced in college. All of the interviews were conducted in a public place that was convenient for the participants. This study concluded that the six Latino/a students who successfully graduated from California State University, Sacramento, shared certain characteristics and experience They experienced obstacles and challenges in knowledge of higher education, financial support, parental awareness on higher education and academic support in college; which, appeared to be key to their academic success. Five out of the six participants were involved in a fraternity or sorority, which helped them academically throughout college. All participants worked throughout college since some did not receive financial aid or their parents were not able to help them financially. Being a first generation Latino/a student in higher education was difficult in college, but they were all able to overcome these obstacles by graduating.
Book Synopsis Echandole Ganas: Testimonios of Latina First-Generation College Students by : Iosdelyn Ramirez
Download or read book Echandole Ganas: Testimonios of Latina First-Generation College Students written by Iosdelyn Ramirez and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First-generation Latina college students often endure specific challenges that other students do not. This qualitative study utilizes testimonios of four working-class Latinas in their later years of college as they navigated gendered and cultural expectations at the same university. Chicana Feminist Epistemology was used to interpret the participants' experiences by considering how culture and gender identity play a role in their educational journey. Decolonial tools of research such as testimonios center the voices and lived experiences of those historically at the margins of society to challenge traditional norms of valid knowledge. Additionally, I explored the concept of family achievement guilt to see if it affected any of them. The Latinas shared their experiences as first-generation college students, the development of their ethnic identity, and gendered expectations they faced. All of them felt pressure to fulfill family responsibilities while also balancing their time with school and work. With shared struggles in higher education, they urge universities to reflect their claim of Hispanic Serving Institutions to provide better support and resources to Latinx and first-generation students. The need for higher education to address each of the challenges that may arise from these identities may not be mutually exclusive. Some examples of support include academic workshops, representation in faculty, more communication of resources, and additional financial support for tuition and other college related expenses.
Download or read book Why School? written by Mike Rose and published by The New Press. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why School? is a little book driven by big questions. What does it mean to be educated? What is intelligence? How should we think about intelligence, education, and opportunity in an open society? Drawing on forty years of teaching and research and "a profound understanding of the opportunities, both intellectual and economic, that come from education" (Booklist), award-winning author Mike Rose reflects on these and other questions related to public schooling in America. He answers them in beautifully written chapters that are both rich in detail and informed by an extensive knowledge of history, the psychology of learning, and the politics of education. This paperback edition includes three new chapters showing how cognitive science actually narrows our understanding of learning, how to increase college graduation rates, and how to value the teaching of basic skills. An updated introduction by Rose, who has been hailed as "a superb writer and an even better storyteller" (TLN Teachers Network), reflects on recent developments in school reform. Lauded as "a beautifully written work of literary nonfiction" (The Christian Science Monitor) and called "stunning" by the New Educator Journal, Why School? offers an eloquent call for a bountiful democratic vision of the purpose of schooling.
Book Synopsis Latina/o First Generation Community College Students from Rural Backgrounds by : Yvonne Allen
Download or read book Latina/o First Generation Community College Students from Rural Backgrounds written by Yvonne Allen and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many Latinx students whose families have resided in the rural areas of the United States for generations face racist, nativist behavior particular to rural spaces that is pervasive and all encompassing. Living and learning under small town oppression affects Latinx students' educational aspirations, trajectory and achievement of higher education in ways that are different than those of their urban and suburban counterparts. These rural areas and the effects of concentrated racism that becomes normalized in these areas have been virtually unexplored. The narratives of Latinx community college students who come from rural backgrounds and have experiential knowledge of the oppressive surveillance, racist treatment and exclusionary tactics by some educational personnel are examined to identify, understand and analyze the extent to which these experiences affect student higher education achievement. Preliminary findings from a pilot study reveal the negative effects of several generations of penetrative, persuasive racism. The findings also show an example of transformative resistance which enables the study participant to challenge the racism while providing motivation to pursue higher education.
Book Synopsis Experiences of First-generation Latina Women Living with Contradictions by : Lizbeth Maldonado Apaez
Download or read book Experiences of First-generation Latina Women Living with Contradictions written by Lizbeth Maldonado Apaez and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The number of Latinas in higher education has been steadily increasing over the years leading them to comprise a significant portion of the student body in colleges and universities. However, little is known about their experiences navigating higher education as the first ones in their family to set foot on the college campus. Given that the university setting is guided by values, beliefs, and expectations that may differ from the cultural values that Latinas bring with them to the college campus, Latina/o students often experience an incongruence of their cultural values with those of the of educational setting. To gain a better understanding of how first-generation Latinas experience navigating cultures, this study looked at well-being in relation to balancing the individualistic school culture and the collectivistic family-oriented home culture. Semi-structured interviews with eight undergraduate Latinas in a public four-year institution in southern California revealed the following themes: living in two worlds, the self as central concern, and well-being in the context of balancing cultures. Within the first theme, the women described being grounded in their cultural/ethnic background, family’s understanding of school demands, and a clash in perspectives. The second theme highlighted the women’s experiences in pursuing higher education for their own benefit, being their true self on campus, and presenting a censored version of themselves at home. Lastly, this study found emotional and social well-being to be influenced by balancing cultures in combination with other life stressors (e.g., breakups, financial hardships, balancing work, school, and family responsibilities, etc.). The women’s wellness promoting strategies along with recommendations for practice and research are discussed.
Book Synopsis First-generation Latina Commuter Students' Perception of Factors that Influence Their Persistence Toward College Compilation by : Faraah Ann Mullings
Download or read book First-generation Latina Commuter Students' Perception of Factors that Influence Their Persistence Toward College Compilation written by Faraah Ann Mullings and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examined the factors that influence the persistence of first-generation Latina commuter students toward college completion. This is a qualitative study that offered insight into the experiences of first-generation Latina commuter students attending a small independent, Catholic institution composed of a predominantly Hispanic student body in an urban environment. This study adds to the existing body of literature on the persistence of first-generation Latina college students and commuter students. Institutions of higher education can benefit from learning about the lived experiences shared by the participants, the issues that confront them and how best to support them in their endeavor toward college completion. Prospective participants were collected from the Registrar's office at Mount St. Mary's College. Mount St. Mary's College is a Catholic, liberal arts, independent institution of higher education primarily for women. There are two campuses based in Los Angeles; the downtown campus, Doheny and the baccalaureate campus, Chalon, where the study was conducted. The study consisted of 19 first-generation Latina commuter students in their senior year. The study involved purposeful sampling utilizing a questionnaire as a screening device. Eligible participants were then invited for a one hour, semi-structured interview in which the researcher investigated pre-college experiences, institutional support received in transition and adjustment to college, challenges they overcame while in college, institutional programs, services and resources utilized, on- and off-campus networks, academic self-concept, and level of commitment to obtaining a college degree. Interviews were transcribed, coded and a comparative analysis was conducted across all participant transcripts to identify themes. Member check of transcripts was conducted to check for accuracy. Several factors were found to influence their persistence. They include parental expectations to attend college and the emotional support they provided. As well, the aspirational, social, familial, and resistant capitals they employed to remain resilient and successful in college. These factors validate existing theoretical frameworks. While the participants felt they had to navigate college on their own, they found attending college opened doors to their future and a desire to make a difference in their families and communities.
Book Synopsis Latina First Year Experience by : Guadalupe Rodriguez Corona
Download or read book Latina First Year Experience written by Guadalupe Rodriguez Corona and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is limited research that identifies the university, familial and community factors that support the persistence of Latinas in higher education from the first to second year. The research that does exist has tended to focus on how institutional programs and activities have failed to work for first-generation students. Therefore, there is a need to study the persistence of Latinas in higher education that is as focused on discovering what works as it is with documenting what is ineffective. Research that focuses on Catholic universities is especially needed since many Latinas come from Roman Catholic families and, consequently, Catholic universities are highly appealing to the parents of Latinas and the Latinas, themselves. This qualitative study used a survey and a series of focus group interviews with Latinas who had made it through their first year in one Catholic university. The goal was to explore how the university, along with family members and the community, supported Latinas who are the first in their families to attend college. The study also identified a number of less-than-positive factors. A focus group interview with student affairs professionals who worked at the university was used to triangulate the data gathered from students. The study revealed that, for all of the student participants, the university was unfamiliar territory. Indeed, most participants spoke of experiencing culture shock generated in part by the very different cultural backgrounds of most of the other students on campus but also by the considerable economic disparity between themselves and most of their peers. Even an invitation to go along on a shopping trip to the mall was fraught with challenges: If the Latina did not go, peers criticized her for being antisocial; if she went along but did not have money to shop, she was criticized for not purchasing anything. The study also documented how Latino/a campus organizations, some but not all campus initiatives, and sympathetic faculty and staff helped the students overcome—or at least manage—the college environment. The study could not determine what would have happened had the students been less acculturated than they were or less well-prepared academically. 1Refers to women who self-identify of Latino, Mexican or Central American descent. 2First year experience refers to students who are the first in their family to experience college during their first year. In my efforts to use inclusive language, I will intentionally use the term first year instead of freshman.
Book Synopsis First-Generation College Student Research Studies by : Terence Hicks
Download or read book First-Generation College Student Research Studies written by Terence Hicks and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First-Generation College Student Research Studies brings together research from a group of dynamic scholars from a variety of institutions across the United States. This extraordinary edited volume examines the first-generation college student population and analyzes topics such as college choice, social experiences, dual credit on academic success, lifestyles and health status, and professional identity/teaching practices. The empirical studies in this book contribute greatly to the research literature regarding the role that educational leaders have in educating first-generation college students.
Book Synopsis Igualita Que Su Madre: A Study on the Educational Journey of First-Generation Latina College Graduates and the Support Roles of Their Immigrant Mothers by : Elisa Perez
Download or read book Igualita Que Su Madre: A Study on the Educational Journey of First-Generation Latina College Graduates and the Support Roles of Their Immigrant Mothers written by Elisa Perez and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This qualitative study examined the academic relationship between first-generation Latina college graduates and their immigrant mothers. Research shows that Latinas are the fastest growing ethnic minority in the country, and by 2060 will account for nearly a third of the total female population in the United States (Gandara, 2015). Although the literature suggests that Latinas are outperforming Latinos academically (Bukoski & Hatch, 2016; Riegle-Crumb, 2010; Saenz & Ponjuan, 2009, 2011), Latinas still require educational support in order to succeed during their educational trajectories (Beltri n & NCLR, 2011). Using Chicana/Latina feminist theory (Villenas, Godinez, Bernal, & Elenes, 2006), this study explored how first-generation Latina college graduates viewed their educational journey and how their immigrant mothers supported them throughout the process. Specifically, this study examined the individual stories of both the mothers and their daughters using pli ticas (friendly and relaxed conversations). The research design consisted of two semi-structured interviews with each individual participant. Findings were then organized around five themes: (a) Stories of Struggle, (b) Unconditional Support, (c) Additional Academic Support Outside of the Family, (d) College Persistence, and (e) They Just Don't Get It. The findings of the study revealed that although the immigrant mothers in this study lacked a formal education, they still did what they physically could to support their daughters and their academic careers. In addition, the data also showed that the first-generation Latina college graduates in this study understood their mothers could not help them when it came to completing math homework, writing an essay, or applying to college; so, they sought outside support to fill this void. All the college graduates in the study claimed that they had additional help from either mentors, teachers, or outside pre-college programs throughout middle school or high school. According to the college graduates, this outside support was crucial in understanding the significance of applying to and going to college. For the first-generation Latina students in this study, their concern was not lacking the motivation to go to college, their problem was not having the requisite resources, exposure, and support. Although their mothers wanted their daughters to go to college, they did not have the knowledge or expertise to help them do so. The findings from this study suggest that schools, communities, and families need to develop meaningful and purposeful partnerships to better support first- generation Latinas. Recommendations for practice consist of schools and communities supporting first-generation Latina students through: parental engagement, providing access to mentors and pre-college program opportunities, and developing a systemic approach in easing the transition from high school to college.
Book Synopsis Stories of Familial Support in Shaping the Educational Trajectories of Latina/x College Students by : Christina Zavala
Download or read book Stories of Familial Support in Shaping the Educational Trajectories of Latina/x College Students written by Christina Zavala and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to uncover the role of family in shaping the educational aspirations and trajectories of Latina/x college students. This study focused on interviews with 10 Latina/x first-generation students and 8 of their family members. Several theories helped to guide the framing and analysis of findings including LatCrit in Education, community cultural wealth, and Chicana/Latina feminism. Findings revealed that family members (i.e., parents, siblings, aunts/ uncles, cousins, and grandparents) played an instrumental role in passing along positive messages about education and college. For parents in particular, these messages were often a direct reflection of the messages they themselves received as children (e.g., the importance of formal education and the morals/values they learned in the home). Parents held high aspirations for students to be someone in life and shared their own education and migration stories to motivate children to pursue their education. Furthermore, participant narratives revealed a number of ways that family members and students simultaneously supported one another throughout students' educational journeys. For family members, this support often took the shape of providing transportation, emotional support, encouragement/moral support, financial, spiritual/religious support, and the act of "showing up." In the same vein, students supported family members by passing along the navigational and social capital they had acquired from being the first in their family to traverse the U.S. higher education system. Additionally, they provided family members with emotional support, encouragement/moral support, job related assistance, translation support, taking care of bills/paperwork, and looking after their parents' health. Findings also nuanced research on Latino families by revealing the tensions, challenges, and contradictions that were simultaneously faced by students. Such examples included misunderstandings about mental health, tense relationships, expectations to fulfill household chores, and feelings of disconnection from parents about what it took to get into college and what college was like. Overall, these findings offer a number of implications related to research, theory, and practice. In particular, there are a number of tangible ways that K-12 educators and higher education professionals can outreach to family members as findings revealed just how important students' families were to their academic success.
Book Synopsis Diverse Experiences of Latinas in Higher Education by : Rocío D. Hernández
Download or read book Diverse Experiences of Latinas in Higher Education written by Rocío D. Hernández and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-09-01 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By sharing the collective experiences of Latinas in Higher Education, this book provides a diverse range of empowering testimonios from Chingonas living on their own terms, who are defining professionalism for themselves. Chingona means "badass" and is a term that has been reappropriated by Latinas as an expression of empowerment both inside and outside of education. This anthology is a collection of twelve voices, representative of the experiences of empowered Chingonas across various roles in higher education who identify as Latinas. This volume shares the knowledge of Chingona Latina women, including their thoughts around authenticity, identity, and the disruption of dominant cultural experiences within the institution. It also seeks to help other Latinas realize that they are not alone in their experiences with higher education. This book includes questions for reflection and writing prompts, allowing readers to consider their own lived experiences and envision change. This collection will be important reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students in education-related programs, including Higher Education Studies and Educational Leadership, as well as courses in Ethnic Studies, Chicana/o/x Studies, Latinx/a/o Studies and Women’s Studies. It also offers an invaluable learning opportunity for higher education professionals, leaders, and administrators, especially within student affairs.
Book Synopsis Stories of Success by : Martha Lynn Sheffield
Download or read book Stories of Success written by Martha Lynn Sheffield and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With projections indicating that by the year 2025, one of every four K-12 students in the United States will be Latino, addressing the needs of Latino students is an important question for educators. This study approached this question through an analysis of the educational life histories, stories, of successful first generation Mexican-American college graduates to understand some of the factors which helped them succeed in college. I categorized the stories inductively into three themes: 1) stories of students and school, 2) stories of friends, family, and cultural communities, and 3) stories about race and politics. Participants' intellectual self-concept, both positive and negative, was to a great extent influenced by the messages they received from the educational system. Some of the participants took a traditional path from high school through college, while others took very indirect paths. The support that they received from special programs at the university as well as from their webs of support was crucial in their success. In addition, I found that race mattered when the participants transitioned from their majority Latino high schools to the majority white university as the participants told stories of navigating the cultural and racial dynamics of their status as college students. The participants in my study worked hard to achieve their college degrees. "It's hard" was a phrase often repeated by all participants; hard work was also a cultural value passed on by hard working parents and family members. Stories of luck, both good and bad, factored into their educational life histories. Collaborative programs between secondary school and the university were helpful in creating a transitional bridge for the participants as were culturally-based mentoring programs. The participants benefitted from the culturally-based support they received at the university and the cultural and emotional support of their families. The participants' stories highlight the importance of a race-conscious approach to college going; one which begins with race and builds cross-racial coalitions. This approach would benefit Latino students and, ultimately improve the college going experiences of all students.
Book Synopsis Faculty and First-Generation College Students: Bridging the Classroom Gap Together by : Vickie L. Harvey
Download or read book Faculty and First-Generation College Students: Bridging the Classroom Gap Together written by Vickie L. Harvey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-26 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain a greater understanding of the academic, cultural, and social experiences of first-generation college students (FGS). Fascinating, heart-touching, and important, the research and the stories presented here enlighten what FGS often have to overcome to successfully complete their degrees. With an emphasis on improving FGS' college success, retention, and graduation rates, this volume first covers common obstacles and the trend of FGS continuing on for graduate degrees. Section Two discusses the complex interplay of social, academic, emotional, and financial influences on academic performance. The chapters collectively affirm that the commitment of university resources is critical to college success. This is the 127th volume of the Jossey-Bass higher education quarterly report New Directions for Teaching and Learning, which offers a comprehensive range of ideas and techniques for improving college teaching based on the experience of seasoned instructors and the latest findings of educational and psychological researchers.
