Transition Experiences of Immigrant Adult Learners in a Canadian Community College

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dc.contributor.advisorGroen, Janet
dc.contributor.authorConnell, Lynn
dc.contributor.committeememberGuo, Shibao
dc.contributor.committeememberLock, Jennifer
dc.contributor.committeememberGroen, Janet
dc.date.accessioned2016-08-05T17:00:46Z
dc.date.available2016-08-05T17:00:46Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.date.submitted2016en
dc.description.abstractWhile enrolment numbers suggest high participation rates of immigrants and an increase in diversity on Canadian post-secondary campuses, a lag in support for the needs of immigrant learners is evident. This single interpretive case study explores the transition experiences of immigrant adult learners at Bow Valley College, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and contributes to the Canadian discourse on adult learning in an increasingly diverse post-secondary environment. The data gathered through semi-structured interviews surfaced four transition themes: 1) socio-cultural identity; 2) interpersonal connections; 3) educational factors; and 4) external factors. Results provide insights for ongoing dialogue, and implications for practice including improvements in intercultural competency, language support, support for understanding institutional systems and structures, key contacts and connection to community resources. Further research based on immigrant characteristics including gender, immigration route, past life experiences, lower language proficiency, educational backgrounds and expectations, are suggested.en_US
dc.identifier.citationConnell, L. (2016). Transition Experiences of Immigrant Adult Learners in a Canadian Community College (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28513en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/28513
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11023/3166
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultyGraduate Studies
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subjectEducation--Administration
dc.subjectEducation--Adult and Continuing
dc.subjectEducation--Community College
dc.subjectEducation--Secondary
dc.subjectEducation--Vocational
dc.subject.classificationImmigranten_US
dc.subject.classificationTransitionen_US
dc.subject.classificationAdulten_US
dc.subject.classificationCollegeen_US
dc.titleTransition Experiences of Immigrant Adult Learners in a Canadian Community College
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineEducational Research
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts (MA)
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