Where can Johnnie learn? -- An investigation into the acquisition of social and cultural capital by students during high school |
Posted on:2011-01-28 | Degree:Ed.D | Type:Dissertation |
University:Mills College | Candidate:Juarez, Paul A | Full Text:PDF |
GTID:1447390002450665 | Subject:Secondary education |
Abstract/Summary: | |
A set of ten students from an urban high school were interviewed regarding experiences in Advanced Placement (AP) and non-Advanced Placement courses in high school. Those participants who took an AP Calculus course described opportunities during high school where cultural capital and social capital lead to a successful experience in college. Those who did not take an AP Calculus course described a different experience. For some in this group collegiate sports or family provided a source of social and cultural capital. All participants reported that successful college experiences were the result of personal growth. |
Keywords/Search Tags: | Cultural capital, High school, Social |
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