Latino High School Students' Perceptions of Caring: Keys to Success

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Journal
Journal of Latinos and Education
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Resource Type
Journal
Acquisition Number
BE025438
Published Date
06-22-2015 3:55 PM
Published Year
2014
Number of Pages
18
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No
Abstract
This mixed methods investigation specifically examined Latino high school adolescents' perceptions of teacher behaviors that demonstrate caring. A chi-square test was conducted to analyze the frequency of responses, and focus group interviews were conducted to expand on the results. The data indicated that although Latino male students were as likely to perceive the same behaviors Latina female students perceived as important or very important, a higher percentage of female students rated the same items as important. This investigation situates Latino high school adolescents' voices as a pivotal agent to inform about the critical nature of caring for all students.
Topics
Teaching Methods and Strategies
Secondary Education
Research
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