Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
self-awareness, adolescent, Hispanic, ESL students
College
David O. McKay School of Education
Department
Teacher Education
Abstract
Hispanics currently make up the largest minority in America, surpassing even African-Americans. And “Hispanics aged 14-19 are 50 percent less likely than non-Hispanics to complete high school.” As an aide at a high school in Provo, Utah, I developed an interest in and concern for the Hispanic high school students that I know and interact with daily. These students come from varied backgrounds, culturally and educationally. Their lack of English poses a challenge for all of them. But while some need only the ability to express their knowledge in the language of the dominant culture, others need to play catch-up to make up for a lack of education. This unique blend of abilities, cultures, and language abilities made me curious. I wanted to make a difference in their lives.
Recommended Citation
Morrill, Tamara S. and Hansen, Dr. J. Merrell
(2013)
"Fostering Learner Self-Awareness in Adolescent Hispanic ESL Students,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 64.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/64