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Knowledge, Concerns, And Interventions Related To D / Deaf English Learners, Molly Beth Turner
Knowledge, Concerns, And Interventions Related To D / Deaf English Learners, Molly Beth Turner
Theses and Dissertations
In education today, there is an increasing population of individuals who are d/Deaf/Hard of Hearing and English Learners (d/DHH/ELs). This population of students need innovative teaching strategies to achieve optimal outcomes. Schools are challenged with providing education to these students, and there are many barriers to overcome. Teachers receive little to no education on how to teach this combined population of learners. Students who are d/DHH/ELs arrive to the educational setting with many barriers that are present in both the school and home.
A review of the literature revealed that minimal strategies exist to support the d/DHH/EL population. Literacy strategies …
A Case Study Of Principals' Knowledge Of Early Childhood Literacy, Christine Elizabeth Leblanc
A Case Study Of Principals' Knowledge Of Early Childhood Literacy, Christine Elizabeth Leblanc
Theses and Dissertations
Nationally approximately 40 percent of third grade students do not read at grade level. Principals play a critical role in providing leadership in the implementation of Response to Intervention (RtI) to ensure that students not making adequate yearly progress receive targeted instruction to address their deficiencies. The purpose of this study is to explore the experience of five principals through an investigation of their understanding of the reading process as it relates to the implementation of RtI in their schools. I specifically wish to understand: What do principals know about early childhood literacy and how do they use that knowledge …