Honors Projects
Abstract
This essay seeks to explore the achievement gap, which is a disparity in educational achievement between certain economic and racial groups, by taking a unique approach and bringing a fresh perspective. Specifically, this research focuses on how this gap is manifested in two countries: the U.S. and England. This dual nation perspective opens the door for more information and a better understanding of the gap as a whole. Analysis will be done regarding the various issues surrounding the gap in each country such as its causes, effects, and past/present solutions. Based on how these issues occur in each country and how this information relates, ultimately new solutions will be posed that attempt to suggest more effective ways for bridging the gap in the future. Solutions are primarily targeted toward the U.S. with a focus on the individual and the hope is that by targeting those directly involved and attacking this problem at its core, new discoveries will be made and new methods adopted for how we can establish equal educational opportunity for all.
Department
Education
Major
Integrated Language Arts Education
First Advisor
Dr. Trinka Messenheimer
First Advisor Department
College of Intervention Services
Second Advisor
Dr. Tim Murnen
Second Advisor Department
School of Teaching and Learning
Publication Date
Winter 12-14-2015
Repository Citation
Chavez, Myka, "The Achievement Gap: A Dual Nation Perspective" (2015). Honors Projects. 208.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/honorsprojects/208
Included in
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Disability and Equity in Education Commons, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons