Pedagogy and Identity in the Community College Developmental Writing Classroom: A Qualitative Study in Three Cases

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica D’Antonio
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Developmental Writing ◽  
Writing Classroom

A Multicomponent Measure of Writing Motivation With Basic College Writers

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles A. MacArthur ◽  
Zoi A. Philippakos ◽  
Steve Graham
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Achievement Goals ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Developmental Writing ◽  
Writing Quality ◽  
Writing Classes ◽  
College Writers ◽  
Avoidance Goals

The purpose of the current study was to develop and validate a measure of motivation for use with basic college writers that would measure self-efficacy, achievement goals, beliefs, and affect. As part of a design research project on curriculum for community college developmental writing classes, 133 students in 11 classes completed the motivation scales at the beginning and end of the semester along with measures of writing quality. Single factors were found for self-efficacy and affect. For goal orientation, factors were found for mastery, performance, and avoidance goals. For beliefs, factors were found for beliefs related to the content of writing and to conventions. Anticipated patterns of correlations among the factors were found. The validity of the scales was further supported by significant differences in the anticipated direction between higher and lower level classes on five of seven factors. In addition, significant changes were noted from pretest to posttest in the anticipated direction on six of seven factors.

scholarly journals The Academic Success of African American Males at a Maryland Community College

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-72
Author(s):  
Joel Bratton
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
African American ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
African American Males ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this qualitative study is to examine the perception of African American males participating in one 4A program at a Mid-Atlantic community college. Twenty African American males, along with six staff members were selected to participate in the study. The study used focus groups to investigate students’ interactions with academic advisors and counselors and the impact of those interactions on students’ academic success. The nigrescence theory of evolving cultural identity served as the framework, as it emphasizes the role and impact of cultural identity as a driver for successful academic performance (Cross, 1991). The study revealed that these African American males had positive perceptions of their experiences in the program and with their mentors, advisors, and counselors.

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