Award Date

5-1-2024

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department

Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education

First Committee Member

Rebecca Nathanson

Second Committee Member

Jonathan Hilpert

Third Committee Member

Stefani Relles

Fourth Committee Member

Heather Dahl-Jacinto

Number of Pages

159

Abstract

In the education system, the integration of student perspectives into effective pedagogical strategies is gaining momentum. This dissertation delves into the concept of 'Student Voice' and its role in shaping educational frameworks. Recognizing the growing gap in soft skill proficiency among newly recruited employees, contrasted with the emphasis on hard skills within current educational standards, this study analyzes what those skill gaps are in the education and what skills students perceive are necessary to integrate into a high school education to better prepare students for life, the workforce, and higher education. Focused on recent high school graduates in Nevada, the research explores their educational experiences with a specific emphasis on soft skill cultivation. By amplifying student voices, the study aims to understand how students perceive their high school education in terms of soft skill development. Through mixed methods, the research seeks to identify the skills students consider essential for personal and professional growth, aligning these aspirations with broader educational objectives.

Controlled Subject

Educational psychology; Education; Learning, Psychology of; Study skills

Disciplines

Education | Education Policy

File Format

pdf

File Size

1544 KB

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Rights

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