Academic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrants
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University of St. Thomas, Minnesota St. Catherine University-Social Work Master’s Clinical Research PapersSchool of Social Work2015Academic Achievemen Academic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrantsnt Gap: The Case of Children of ImmigrantsDukassa LemuUnwtriity of St. Thomai, MinneiOtafollow this and additional works at: https://ir.stthoinas.edu/ssw_mstrpPart of the Clinical and Medical Social Work Commons, and the Social Work CommonsRecommended CitationLemu, Dukattỉ, "Academic Achievement Gap Academic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrants: The Case of Children of Immigrants’ (201 s). Soaal Work Maiter'i CUniml Restarch Papers. 478.https://ir.5tthomas.edu.•ssw_m«rp/478This Clinical reseAcademic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrants
arch paper is broọỊht to )1>U for five and open access by the School of Social Work at VST Research Online. It has been accepted for inclusion in SociUniversity of St. Thomas, Minnesota St. Catherine University-Social Work Master’s Clinical Research PapersSchool of Social Work2015Academic Achievemen Academic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrantsmaxedu.Academic Achievement Gap: The Case of Children of ImmigrantsbyDukassa w. Lemu, B.Sc., A. s.MSW Clinical Research PaperPresented to the Faculty of the School of Social Work St. Catherine University and the University of st. Thomas St. Paul, Minnesotain Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements f Academic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrantsor the Degree ofMaster of Social WorkCommittee MembersResearch Chair: Karen T. Carlson, M.S.E., MSSW, Ph.D., LICSW David McGraw Schuchman, MSW, LICSWTAcademic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrants
eferi Fufa, B.Sc., M.Ed.The Clinical Research Project is a g'aduation requirement for MSW students at St. Catherine University /University St. Thomas University of St. Thomas, Minnesota St. Catherine University-Social Work Master’s Clinical Research PapersSchool of Social Work2015Academic Achievemen Academic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrantss. Students must independently conceptualize a research problem, formulate a research design that is approved by a research committee and tne University Institutional Review Board, implement tha project, and publicly present the findings of the study. This project IS neither a Master's tnesis nor a Academic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrantsdissertat on.AbstractAcademic Achievement Gap: The Case of children of Immigrants By Dukassa w. LemuResearch Chair: Karen T. Carlson, M.S.E., MSSW, PhAcademic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrants
D., LICSWCommittee members: David MCGraw Schuchman, MSW, LICSW; Teferi Fufa, B.Sc., M.Ed.The academic achievement gap among immigrant children is causUniversity of St. Thomas, Minnesota St. Catherine University-Social Work Master’s Clinical Research PapersSchool of Social Work2015Academic Achievemen Academic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrantsarticipants to gain deep understanding of the factors that contribute to academic achievement gap among immigrant children. A qualitative research design was used in this research. The current qualitative research project employed a phenomenological approach (Lester. 1999). in interviewing participa Academic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrantsnts who have personal knowledge and experiences of factors contributing to achievement gap. The four themes considered for the research were schools,Academic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrants
neighborhoods, family and socioeconomic status (SES) factors. Eight interview participants quantified a number of contributing factors to the gap. TheUniversity of St. Thomas, Minnesota St. Catherine University-Social Work Master’s Clinical Research PapersSchool of Social Work2015Academic Achievemen Academic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of ImmigrantsThe findings in this research indicated the following conditions as major factors in the achievement gap among immigrant children: 1) School environment without bi-lingual and multi-cultural teachers, standardized tests without exception, age based placement and lack of role model teachers and schoo Academic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrantsl staff members 2) Poor neighborhoods with poor safety conditions and poor schools with poor academic outcomes 3) Low family socioeconomic status (SESAcademic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrants
). educational level, and school involvement: 4) Difficulties and challenges of integration into American school system because of lack of English skiUniversity of St. Thomas, Minnesota St. Catherine University-Social Work Master’s Clinical Research PapersSchool of Social Work2015Academic Achievemen Academic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrantsexposing immigrant children to mental and behavioral health problems that compromise the well-being of the children. The research findings showed that there are multiple factors that contribute to the gap. Therefore, intervention strategies based on research is recommended to alleviate the existing Academic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrantsacademic achievement gap and plan for the future to close the gap.iiACKNOWLEDGMENTSIt IS my great please to express my deepest thanks to my professorAcademic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrants
and committee chair, Dr. Karen T. Carlson, who helped and encouraged me during my extreme need and support in my 682 research project approval as wellUniversity of St. Thomas, Minnesota St. Catherine University-Social Work Master’s Clinical Research PapersSchool of Social Work2015Academic Achievemen Academic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrants very much, Dr. Carlson.My committee members, David Schuchman and Teferi Fufa, deserve so many thanks. They were tirelessly communicating with me whenever I asked. They are milestones for the success of my research project in providing me educational and moral support. Friends, your support and part Academic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrantsicipation In my research project helped me to complete my research paper on time that enabled me to graduate successfully.I would like to thank my cliAcademic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrants
nical field supervisor, George Baboila. who continuously trained me to be a good counselor and therapist that IS very important in my future career. GUniversity of St. Thomas, Minnesota St. Catherine University-Social Work Master’s Clinical Research PapersSchool of Social Work2015Academic Achievemen Academic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of Immigrantseply loved brother and friend, late Tesfaye F., whom I missed a lot. Your encouragement and brotherly advice is unforgettable. I miss you, rest in peace. Academic Achievement Gap- The Case of Children of ImmigrantsUniversity of St. Thomas, Minnesota St. Catherine University-Social Work Master’s Clinical Research PapersSchool of Social Work2015Academic AchievemenGọi ngay
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