This study covered the effects of teaching at-risk students through technology. The study discussed the approaches and opinions of nine experienced high school teachers. Using open-ended surveys, the teachers were able to deliver data on students with learning disabilities and issues with self-esteem. Edmond and Qing (2005) indicated in their results that considerable improvement was met using technology-based learning. The authors, however, stressed (2005) that caution should be taken when integrating technology. A slow approach was suggested to illiminate creating additional learning barriers. The major purposes to this study are: First, was to calculate how teachers approached the use of technology. Second, what difficulties had the teachers encountered in their efforts, and finally, to get an in depth theory from the teachers as to the isues that keep the at-risk student from completing education.
References
Edmonds, K, & Li, Qing. (2005). Teaching at-risk students with technology: teacher's beliefs,
experiences, and strategies for success. Education resources information center. Retrieved October 10, 2010, from http://people.ucalgary.ca/~qinli/publication/kelly_qing_aera05%20.html
According to, (Galotti, Kozberg, & Gustafon, 2009) adolescence is a time in life when student will begin to make decisions that have a deep effect on their life. The authors stated that the focus of society seems to have a higher interest in the adolescent’s decision to use drugs and alcohol, and far less attention on the positive decisions they may make. Within the study the model of decision making was provided. In (Galotti 2009) the model showed five phases (see fig. 1 below). The model included the goals of the decision-maker, the impact that the student’s goal can have on their decision-making process, and listed several reviews.
References
Galotti, K., Kozberg, S., & Gustafon, M. (2009). Goal Setting and Decision Making by At-Risk
Youth. Prevention Researcher, 16(2), 17-20. Retrieved on October 1, 2010 from http://www.tpronline.org/article.cfm/Goal_Setting_and_Decision_Making_by_At_Risk_Youth
The mission of YouthBuild USA is “to unleash the intelligence and positive energy of low-income youth to rebuild their communities and their lives.” This article discussed the organization YouthBuild USA and its mission to help at-risk youth gain a sense of self-worth within themselves and the community they live in. Young people who live in low-income communities have a desire, according to Allen (2009) in helping to rebuild their neighborhoods and their lives. The key here is, if they are given the opportunity.
References
Allen, N. (2010, October 5). Program gives second-chance, and skills, to at-risk teens.
Retrieved on October 10, 2010 from http://progress-index.com/news/program-gives-second-chance-and-skills-to-at-risk-teens-1.1043831
This study seems to focus on cost-effective alternatives to traditional classroom learning. Everyday more and more students are dropping out of school. The authors discussed the challenges that school districts face with the rising number of at-risk youth in populations around the world. An attempt to utilize online learning alongside evidence-based curriculum and instruction with mentoring was shown to have success. The results discussed state that this learning along with face-to-face mentoring would enable an at-risk student to return to a more traditional learning environment.
References
White, G., Lare, D., Mueller, S., Smeaton, P., & Waters, F. (2007). The virtual education
academy: a novel approach to engaging at-risk students. Kappa Delta Pi Record, 44(1), 13-17. Retrieved on October 5, 2010 from https://webportal.kdp.org/Purchase/ProductDetail.aspx?Product_code=ffc96ad6-d07f-de11-b1de-000c29619721
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