ERIC Number: EJ1233403
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Nov
Pages: 20
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ISSN: EISSN-1478-2103
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Raising the Achievement of Immigrant Students: Towards a Multi-Layered Framework for Enhanced Student Outcomes
Volante, Louis; Klinger, Don A.; Siegel, Melissa; Yahia, Leena
Policy Futures in Education, v17 n8 p1037-1056 Nov 2019
Results of international achievement surveys such as the Programme in International Student Assessment have consistently reported an achievement gap between immigrant and non-immigrant student populations around the world. This paper unpacks this persistent achievement gap by examining key characteristics that influence the performance of first- and second-generation immigrant students as well as the policies and practices that are associated with enhanced educational outcomes. A multi-layered framework is proposed to help policymakers juxtapose key characteristics of their immigrant students' achievement against individual, family, school, community, and host society characteristics and policies. The discussion also underscores the importance of connecting this multi-layered framework with other important sectors within governments such as those responsible for the economy, health, social protection, and immigration. This paper also examines limitations with current large-scale data sets and the implications for research and policy analysis.
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Immigrants, Achievement Gap, Educational Policy, Educational Practices, Adults, Achievement Tests, Foreign Countries, Secondary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Student Characteristics, Family Characteristics, Socioeconomic Status, Institutional Characteristics, Equal Education, Social Influences, Geographic Location
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Secondary Education; Elementary Secondary Education; Elementary Education; Grade 4; Intermediate Grades
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Europe; Australia; North America; New Zealand; Asia
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Program for International Student Assessment
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