Dissertation
Authentic engagement and education: identifying the key factors of authentic engagement in high school seniors
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Drexel University
Apr 2019
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/dxx2-ds58
Abstract
This qualitative case study explored the characteristics of authentic engagement of high school seniors. School engagement is a positive influence on a student's academic achievement, but to fully comprehend school engagement, understanding and perspectives of student experiences is needed. This study intended to capture student perceptions of the factors and characteristics that shaped their sense of belonging, connectedness, and engagement with high school. Literature pertaining to a creating sense of belonging, engagement opportunities of high school students, and the different dimensions of school engagement were reviewed and served as the research foundation for the study. A social constructivist approach was used to understand the factors that influence school engagement and answer the research questions that focused on the forces and challenges of engagement with the school community. A review of archival records on various student engagement levels and student grade point average along with four focus groups interviews was utilized to explore the key characteristics of school engagement of high school students.
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Details
- Title
- Authentic engagement and education
- Creators
- Nicole Lynn Malinoski - DU
- Contributors
- Allen C. Grant (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- 139 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Education (1997-2026); Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 9349; 991014632695104721