Author : Julie Downs
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (133 download)
Book Synopsis The Long Term Impact of Dual Enrollment by : Julie Downs
Download or read book The Long Term Impact of Dual Enrollment written by Julie Downs and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past few years, dual enrollment programming has increased in popularity among high school students. SInce dual enrollment participation is on the increase, it was important to research the long term impact on students. A basic qualitative study was chosen because of its ability to produce opinions and attitudes directly based on research participants' experiences. Much of the current research conducted during the literature review was quantitative in nature and by using a basic qualitative research model, more in-depth and rich information could be collected. In an effort to understand these experiences, research participants were asked to complete a questionnaire addressing their overall attitude toward dual enrollment. In addition, research participants were asked questions regarding their social and academic transitions into the four-year university, specifically since they were starting off at the college with junior level standing. The purpose of this study was to analyze the perceptions and experiences of former dual enrollment students with regard to their transition into the four-year institution. Research participant questionnaires and follow up interviews were used to collect the data. Overall, the participants had a positive attitude toward dual enrollment, but there were some academic and social transition issues related through the data. Additionally, college advising was seen as an important resource in helping with the transition from dual enrollment programming to college as cited in the literature, but participation among the sample with this supportive service was inconsistent. Finally, an unexpected theme emerged related to research participants' desire to save time toward degree completion. The results of the study assisted in identifying recommendations for practice implications and further research.