Undocumented Latino students pursuing degrees in STEM disciplines: Attitudes, perceptions, teacher support, and future views. Issue 4 (2nd October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fernandez, Jacqueline
• Is Part Of: Journal of Latinos and education. Volume 17:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 344
• Page End: 357
• Publication Date: 2018-10-02
• Subjects: Undocumented Latino students -- STEM and Dream Act; Hispanic Americans -- Education -- Periodicals; Hispanic Americans -- Ethnic identity -- Periodicals; Latin Americans -- Education -- Periodicals; Latin Americans -- Ethnic identity -- Periodicals; 371.82968073
• DOI: 10.1080/15348431.2017.1350582
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1534-8431

Abstract

ABSTRACT: If classrooms are being filled with undocumented Latino students, it is essential that teachers are trained on how to better serve this population, placing a particular focus on those students who have a passion for STEM disciplines, because the U.S. deserves a group of multilingual and multicultural student workers who will help America compete with innovators throughout the world. This mixed-methods convergent parallel study examined the primary variables that undocumented Latino students attending a DC public charter school face when choosing STEM studies or degrees. Data were obtained in order to further understand student attitudes towards STEM, positive and negative perceptions about life, support from teachers, and views of the future. Through this study, educators will be able to better assist undocumented Latino students in their pursuit of a STEM discipline.