or newcomer support systems. This design gives students a voice, strengthens community relationships, and leads to real, measurable improvements in how international students experience school. #CHOICEstudy7130

The research design would follow the action research cycle: identify a problem of practice, gather data, plan and implement an intervention, analyze the results, and refine the approach. Possible interventions might include peer mentoring, multilingual family communication, #CHOICEstudy7130

This allows teachers, counselors, administrators, families, and the students themselves to collaboratively identify barriers and design meaningful supports. #CHOICEstudy7130

a combination of practitioner action research and community-based participatory action research (CBPAR) is the best approach. #CHOICEstudy7130

because the purpose is to improve local practice, especially within my own school district. Since international students’ experiences are influenced by school policies, community culture, and instructional practices, #CHOICEstudy7130

My research question: “What social, cultural, and institutional factors shape the academic and social experiences of international students in American high schools?” is a strong fit for action research. #CHOICEstudy7130

Goal: Reveal how schools can better support global learners—academically and socially—to help every student feel seen, connected, and empowered. #quantstudy7130

Variables:
• Social: friendships, extracurriculars
• Cultural: adaptation, stress
• Institutional: support, teacher care
Predictors of GPA & sense of belonging. #quantstudy7130

Participants: 150 international students (grades 9–12) from 3 public schools with strong international programs. Sampling: convenience—schools with high global enrollment. #quantstudy7130

Using a correlational quantitative design, this study measures how peer support, cultural adjustment, & school engagement relate to student success—no manipulation, just real-world data. #quantstudy7130

Research Spotlight: What social, cultural, and institutional factors shape international students’ academic & social experiences in U.S. high schools? #quantstudy7130

RQ: What are the lived experiences of international high school students as they navigate academic, social, and cultural challenges in U.S. schools? #qualstudy7130

Phenomenology would allow the researcher to dig deeply into how students experience language barriers, cultural adjustment, academic pressures, and social challenges. It matches the goal of understanding subjective experiences and meaning rather than just measuring outcomes. #qualstudy7130

The most appropriate design here would be a phenomenology study. Phenomenology focuses on capturing the lived experiences of individuals facing a particular phenomenon. In this case, international high school students adapting to American schools.
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The purpose of my research topic is to explore and identify the academic, social, and institutional factors that influence international high school students’ success in the U.S. It aims to provide insights that help educators and policymakers create more effective supports for them. #qualstudy7130