Effective Multicultural Education and Ethnic Minority Achievement Motivation
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Department of Child & Adolescent Development California State University, Northridge
Dr. April Taylor Tel. 818.677.7211
Dr. Rosemary Gonzalez Tel. 818.677.7248
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Student Research Opportunities
Conducting Research in Schools: Gateways and Gatekeepers Research investigating issues that influence principals’ decisions to allow research to be conducted in their schools. Collaborating with Amy Bellmore (University of Wisconsin) and Adrienne Nishina (UC Davis)
Adolescents' Folk Theories of Success An investigation of 1) the degree to which adolescents endorse a folk theory of success and 2) how perceptions of occupational prestige are related to anticipated income (as opposed to required education).
Unpackaging Oppositional Identity: A Quantitative Examination An examination of the theoretical constructs hypothesized as contributing to minority students’ oppositional attitudes regarding academic effort and achievement and the construction of a measure of oppositional identity.
Best Food Forward A theory based curriculum to increase academic motivation and reduce antisocial behavior. Collaborating with Cynthia Hudley (UCSB) and Sandra Graham (UCLA)
An Examination of the Achievement Values of Low SES Ethnic Minority Students An examination of differences in achievement values endorsed by African-American and Latino elementary and middle school students. Specifically, we examine whether the characteristics valued in peers differs between ethnic minority boys and girls, and whether those gender differences are greater in middle school compared to elementary school respondents.
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