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Can teachers pass the test: An exploratory study of secondary school teachers' knowledge of, attitudes toward, and professional development interest in undocumented students

Walsh, Courtney
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1554272006152953

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2019, MA, Kent State University, College of Education, Health and Human Services / School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences.
The period of adolescence is when the differences between undocumented and American born youth may come to light and, therefore, is a time when undocumented students may benefit most from their educators' guidance and support. This study provides empirical evidence of secondary school teachers' knowledge, attitudes, and preparation as they relate to immigration policy and undocumented youth. Two hundred seventy-five teachers from 38 states participated in an online survey. Grounded in the Positive Youth Developmental Model and completed during a time when the social climate was less than ideal for immigrants residing in the US, this study illustrated that although the teachers reported receiving little training on undocumented youth, they were generally knowledgeable about immigration policy relevant to these students and had positive attitudes towards them. They also expressed a willingness to be a supportive ally, which has been found to be a developmental asset to vulnerable youth.
Maureen Blankemeyer, Dr. (Advisor)
Kathleen Bergh (Committee Member)
Kathleen Walker, Dr. (Committee Member)
71 p.
Education; Individual and Family Studies; Inservice Training; Minority and Ethnic Groups; Multicultural Education; Secondary Education; Teacher Education; Teaching
undocumented students, high school, teacher perceptions, teacher knowledge, immigration policy, professional development

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  • Walsh, C. (2019). Can teachers pass the test: An exploratory study of secondary school teachers' knowledge of, attitudes toward, and professional development interest in undocumented students [Master's thesis, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1554272006152953

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Walsh, Courtney. Can teachers pass the test: An exploratory study of secondary school teachers' knowledge of, attitudes toward, and professional development interest in undocumented students. 2019. Kent State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1554272006152953.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Walsh, Courtney. "Can teachers pass the test: An exploratory study of secondary school teachers' knowledge of, attitudes toward, and professional development interest in undocumented students." Master's thesis, Kent State University, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1554272006152953

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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