Fostering a consciousness of academic success with Latino English language learners in high school: The role self-efficacy and social capital play

Author

Miguel Angel Huerta López

Date of Award

2011

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

Department

Education

First Advisor

Murillo, Enrique G.

Second Advisor

Moore-Stewart, Thelma

Third Advisor

Rodriguez, Louie

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to suggest ways in which educators can foster a consciousness of academic success with Latino English language learners in high school using self-efficacy and social capital as assets. The concentration of this study is to look at the English language learner population at Vista Valley High School. A total of twelve students participated in this study. Each student will be interviewed twice with at least six additional students being interviewed a third time.

Recommended Citation

López, Miguel Angel Huerta, "Fostering a consciousness of academic success with Latino English language learners in high school: The role self-efficacy and social capital play" (2011). Theses Digitization Project. 3955.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/3955