The effects of a holistic school-based mentoring program on middle school at-risk students
by Calton, Stacy E., Ed.D., TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY, 2010, 115 pages; 3413096

Abstract:

The focus of this study was to determine the effects of a teacher-student mentoring program on at-risk middle school students in regards to their academic, behavioral, absenteeism, and self-esteem. The student sample consisted of 15 at-risk urban middle school students and 15 teachers, who served as mentor population.

Cogent data from this study showed significant improvement in participants' GPAs during and after mentoring. Significant outcomes surfaced for participants' discipline, as measured by referrals, during and after the mentoring experience, which decreased 33% for all participants. The improvement of student self-efficacy slightly increased based on a pretest/posttest evaluation model. The increase in these findings suggests that the mentoring effects of a caring adult have far-reaching results in an at-risk student’s life.

 
AdviserPorter King
SchoolTREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/A 71-09, p. , Nov 2010
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsInstructional design; Middle school education; Secondary education
Publication Number3413096
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