Developmental learning communities at Metropolitan Community College

2005 ◽  
Vol 2005 (129) ◽  
pp. 63-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Raftery
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Learning Communities ◽  
Developmental Learning

Kegan’s Theory of Development Applied to Community College Students

2011 ◽  
pp. 101-116
Author(s):  
Sally Gabb ◽  
Howard Tinberg ◽  
Ron Weisberger
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Community College ◽  
Community College Students ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Developmental Learning ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Problem Solvers ◽  
Incoming Students ◽  
Robert Kegan

The current study applies the developmental learning theory of Robert Kegan to the community college classroom. In focusing on the work of community college students, the authors will reflect on the observed cognitive abilities of incoming students and proceed to chart their growth as learners. While acknowledging that community college students represent an extremely wide range of age and experience, the authors chose to study “emerging adults,” those students who, in their late teens, are just at the cusp of achieving a complex view of themselves and others. The authors hope to show that such learners stand a much better chance of evolving into complex thinkers and effective problem-solvers when given a support structure (a bridge) to smooth their way.

Exploring Sense of Belonging, Socioacademic Integrative Moments, and Learning Communities Related to ELs’ Persistence Based on Reenrollment Decisions in Community Colleges

2020 ◽  
pp. 009155212096487
Author(s):  
Tiberio Garza ◽  
Margarita Huerta ◽  
Hugo A. García ◽  
Jared Lau
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Community Colleges ◽  
Learning Communities ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Direct Effects ◽  
Measurement Models ◽  
Positive Direct

Objective: The objective of this study was to create a model of English learners’ (ELs) persistence based on theory and empirical research. Findings from this research informs community college educators in helping ELs persist and guide future research regarding this important student population. Method: We examined ELs’ persistence using structural equation modeling (SEM) based on data from the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) among a U.S. national sample of 6,872 ELs. SEM was informed through the means of measurement models for latent variables. Reliability and validity were assessed through Cronbach’s alpha, principal component analysis, and fit indices. Results: Our results show that (a) sense of belonging had significant and positive direct effects on ELs’ persistence based on reenrollment decisions, (b) socioacademic integrative moments had significant and positive direct effects on ELs’ sense of belonging, and (c) learning communities had significant and positive direct effects on ELs’ socioacademic integrative moments and sense of belonging. Contributions: Community colleges offer broad access to postsecondary education for ELs, or students in the process of learning English as a second or other language. As a whole, our study contributes to a better understanding of how ELs may persist in their academic studies. We further discuss the implications of our findings in light of policy, practice, and future research.

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