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Black-Chen, Marsha – ProQuest LLC, 2013
One of the most notable trends in the last two decades has been the dramatic increase in continuing education among nontraditional-aged females. This study examined the academic and lived experience of women in Jamaica, specifically women who returned to college to further their education. Emphasis was placed on investigating reasons for…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Females, Nontraditional Students, College Students
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Underwood, Kathryn – International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2012
Dwayne is a Grade 6 student who came to Canada from Jamaica at the age of seven. Upon arrival in a new school Dwayne had to adapt to a new culture. In addition, Dwayne was identified as having severe behavioural problems and learning difficulties, and it was recommended within the first month of school that the boy be medicated in order for him to…
Descriptors: Learning Problems, Disabilities, Interviews, Foreign Countries