The Experiences of Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Participants: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Research

• Author / Creator

  Park, Kelly A.

• Enriched high school curricula like the Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Diploma programs are endorsed as enhanced entry programs for postsecondary-bound students. Program participation is perceived to have benefits that appeal to broad stakeholder groups of students, parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and universities. This qualitative systematic review established what is known about program outcomes by synthesizing pertinent qualitative research on student participation. Twenty relevant published articles were identified; these articles were published up to July 2013, written in English and listed in commonly accessible databases. Analytical themes developed include: the impact of peer relationships, the impact of the teacher-student relationships, the conceptualization of success, the construction of self-image, and perceived preparation for the future. Recommendations for future research are made.

• Subjects / Keywords

  • Systematic reviews
  • International Baccalaureate
  • Qualitative
  • Student Outcomes
  • Advanced Placement

• Graduation date

  Spring 2014

• Type of Item

  Thesis

• Degree

  Master of Education

• DOI

  https://doi.org/10.7939/R3DF6KB6R

• License

  This thesis is made available by the University of Alberta Libraries with permission of the copyright owner solely for non-commercial purposes. This thesis, or any portion thereof, may not otherwise be copied or reproduced without the written consent of the copyright owner, except to the extent permitted by Canadian copyright law.