Degree Name
EdD (Doctor of Education)
Program
Educational Leadership
Date of Award
12-2011
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Pamela H. Scott
Committee Members
Eric S. Glover, Lori Meier, Virginia P. Foley
Abstract
This study addressed the academic, cultural, and social expectations and experiences of 20 Black students at 2 predominantly White high schools in the Southern Appalachian region of the United States. The participants' experiences revealed how institutional practices promoted or obstructed their successful experiences at high school.
Qualitative ethnographic methodology guided the study. The data collected included the stories of the Black students based on individual interviews, focus groups, and document reviews. The data showed the positive and negative experiences of the Black students in predominantly White high schools and the negative impacts of racism and racist behaviors on Black students' experiences at their high schools.
Findings indicate a difference between the students' academic, cultural, and social expectations and experiences. Many of these differences in expectations and actual experiences were caused by the racist experiences of the Black students. Social networks were shown to contribute to the students' need for a place of safety. Recommendations based on the results of the study are provided for school administration, teachers, and other staff members.
Document Type
Dissertation - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Price, Lori J., "Expectations and Experiences of Black Students at Two PredominantlyWhite High Schools in Southern Appalachia." (2011). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 1362. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1362
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.