A Qualitative Study of the PowerMentor Model Used With Latino Males Transitioning from High School to College Graduate

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Abstract

The intention of the researches is to identify the affects of a power mentoring model on Latino students. The research is conducted keeping in mind that Latino students have one of the highest

Dropout rate from school and are the fewest to graduate. It is known that the end of high school is a dynamic chapter in the life of students resulting in a critical process of identity development. Ironically Latino students are the most to suffer resulting in drop outs, or no enrollment in college. It is assumed and also reinforced by light research that the end of high school for most students is the first time for independent exploration which may result in the negative mid set of Latino students. This research will aim at understanding the advantages a power mentor model can have on the lives of Latino students, and if and how it can increase the tendency of them going to and graduating from college. This is one of the reasons that extensive literature will be reviewed to have a better understanding of the topic, and to learn from all relevant previous researches.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DECLARATIONiii

Abstractiv

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the Problem (Latinos are at-risk to dropout from high school)1

Latino in the US2

Latino and Hispanic4

Transition from school to university6

Parent's lack of involvement in university life7

Language barriers resulting in drop outs8

Current standing of Latinos in the economy9

Failure in transition to higher education10

a.Choose to Stay in School11

b.Have a Demanding Curriculum11

c.Learn about the college and university life12

d.Find A Way to Pay For College12

e.Problems in college Enrollment Process13

The Privileged Few Latinos14

The Limited resources and income15

Positive Profiles15

Policy and program implications16

Negating the negative effects of socio - economic effects on Latinos17

Higher Graduation Rates17

Latino preference on education18

A.Curricular Reform19

B.Teacher Education and Professional Development20

Models to increase the odds that Latino males will graduate college20

Statement of the Problem21

Purpose of the Study22

Significance to Education23

Significance to Educational Leadership25

Limitations of Traditional Methods of Assessment28

Testing practices for Latino students29

The Need for a New Assessment Paradigm30

Nature of the Study31

Theoretical Framework31

Phenomenological design33

The Qualitative Approach35

Power Mentor Modeling35

Assumptions37

Scope, Limitations, and Delimitations37

Aim of the research38

Objectives of the research38

Research Question38

Hypothesis39

Significance of the Problem39

CHAPTER 02: LITRATURE REVIEW41

The Value of Gifted and Talented Programs41

Latino children in school41

Lack of Comprehensive Identification Measures43

Latino's performing poorly in ...