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Yastibas, Ahmet Erdost; Baturay, Meltem Huri; Ertas, Abdullah – Journal on School Educational Technology, 2021
The number of Generation Z English Language (EL) learners in institutions of higher education has been increasing, so it has become significant for EL teachers to understand the features and learning preferences of Generation Z EL learners to meet their needs and teach English to them effectively. This descriptive study which was conducted with…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Age Groups
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Sriprom, Chaisri; Rungswang, Atichat; Sukwitthayakul, Chirawan; Chansri, Natthicha – PASAA: Journal of Language Teaching and Learning in Thailand, 2019
It is believed that Generation Z's distinctive characteristics tend to challenge educators and employers in their organizations. To understand this cohort's traits or behaviors and know how to support this generation are key to the effectiveness of teaching, learning and collaboration with other generations. This study therefore aimed at…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Personality Traits, Undergraduate Students, English (Second Language)
Bergey, Rebecca; Movit, Marcela; Baird, Ashley Simpson; Faria, Ann-Marie – American Institutes for Research, 2018
As the United States becomes increasingly more diverse, there will be more demand for a workforce that can navigate languages and cultures. English Language Learners (ELLs) are uniquely positioned to meet this demand and are eager to do so, but colleges and universities will need to prepare them adequately for the tasks ahead and find innovative…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Higher Education, Enrollment Trends, Student Diversity
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Suh, Emily – AERA Online Paper Repository, 2016
Unlike Generation 1.5 or adolescent ESL students, Generation 1 students do not attend U.S. K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) and often lack linguistic capital necessary for college success, thereby stalling their pursuit of the American Dream. This qualitative research examines a previously understudied group's transition from ESL.…
Descriptors: Generational Differences, English (Second Language), College Readiness, Adult Students
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Reed, Katherine – American Journal of Education, 2015
Using data from the Education Longitudinal Study of 2002, a nationally representative sample of US high school students, I investigate how features of secondary schools influence the likelihood of Latino students completing high school. To do so, I introduce the concept of school incorporation, which includes school policies, school receptivity…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, High School Students, Institutional Characteristics, Hispanic American Students
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Callahan, Rebecca M. – Bilingual Research Journal, 2008
This study explores the postsecondary pathways of Latino language-minority young adults in the United States. Using data from the Texas Higher Education Opportunity Project (THEOP) and controlling on background characteristics as well as high-school academic achievement, this study explores the social and linguistic integration of immigrant and…
Descriptors: Social Integration, Females, Males, Academic Achievement