Lived Experiences of Low-Income, African American Males in a High School STEAM Academy: Implications for School Counselors

Autor/inn/en	Fletcher, Edward C., Jr.; Moore, James L., III
Titel	Lived Experiences of Low-Income, African American Males in a High School STEAM Academy: Implications for School Counselors
Quelle	In: Professional School Counseling, 25 (2021) 1, (12 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1096-2409
DOI	10.1177/2156759X211040030
Schlagwörter	Low Income Students; African American Students; Males; High School Students; STEM Education; Art Education; School Counselors; Counselor Role; Student Experience; Career Academies; Barriers; Interpersonal Relationship; Role Models; Student Needs; Family Role; School Role; At Risk Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? African Americans; Student; Students; Afroamerikaner; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Male; Männliches Geschlecht; High school; High schools; Oberschule; STEM; Arts; Education; Art in Education; Kunst; Bildung; Erziehung; School counselor; Beratungslehrer; Pädagogischer Berater; Studienerfahrung; Berufsakademie; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Identifikationsfigur
Abstract	Using a qualitative case study approach, this investigation focused specifically on the school and home experiences of low-income, African American males who had attended a career academy focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. With semistructured interviews of individuals and focus groups, we investigated the school and home experiences of African American male former high school students and how these experiences influenced their overall educational pursuit. This study concentrated on the specific research question: What are the unique identities, school experiences, and life challenges of low-income, African American males? Data analysis revealed three salient themes: (a) missing critical school and home supports, (b) searching for significant relationships and role models, and (c) desiring to earn money to provide for their families. Based on these qualitative themes, we offer specific strategies that school personnel, such as school counselors, can use to increase school engagement and success among low-income, African American males. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01