Research in the Teaching of English · 2002 · 71 citations · 0 references
EducationHigher EducationLiteracy EducationIdentity DevelopmentSelfAdolescent Identity DevelopmentLearning PersistenceStudent Identity DevelopmentStudent Identity FormationStudent PersistenceStudent SuccessAcademic Learning CommunitiesEducational PersistenceFirst-generation Student ExperiencesFirst-generation Student IdentityFirst-generation Student Performance GapsFirst-generation Student PersistenceFirst-generation StudentsFirst-year Persistence
Examines first-generation students’ perceptions of their academic literacy skills and their performance and persistence in college. Indicates that first generation students’ self-perceptions represent critical factors in the college experience, underscoring the importance of helping students forge identities as members of academic communities.