Date of Award
5-2017
Degree Type
Research Paper
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Community Development and Planning (CDP)
Department
International Development, Community and Environment
Chief Instructor
David Bell
Second Reader
Laurie Ross
Keywords
English Learners, academic engagement, learning experience
Abstract
Drastic increases in English Learner (EL) populations in public schools have prompted districts to investigate ways to improve programs for EL students to support their academic growth. This study explores academic engagement of ELs at Chandler Magnet Elementary School to understand how student success may differ among three distinct EL programs. This study incorporated teacher and EL student interviews, however, limitations prevented this study from making conclusions about student success by program. The findings of this study reveal that student learning experience is unique and academic engagement is influenced by many factors that are not necessarily associated with the EL program in which students are enrolled. Moreover, the study highlights that EL students participate differently based on their English proficiency level, EL students are more cognitively engaged when they feel they can be successful, and relational engagement is an important factor when understanding student academic engagement.
Recommended Citation
O'Rourke, Clara J., "Academic Engagement and Learning Experience of English Learners: A Case Study of Chandler Magnet Elementary School, Worcester, MA" (2017). International Development, Community and Environment (IDCE). 103.
https://commons.clarku.edu/idce_masters_papers/103
Worcester
Yes
Included in
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Language and Literacy Education Commons