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Understanding Long-Term English Language Learners In The Developmental Classroom Of A Community College, Stanley S. Snelson May 2016

Understanding Long-Term English Language Learners In The Developmental Classroom Of A Community College, Stanley S. Snelson

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This qualitative, phenomenological study is focused on 13 identified LTELLs currently enrolled in a community college classroom near the Texas-Mexico border. Both male and female students were identified and invited for participation based on an initial questionnaire Through an emic, qualitative lens, this research explores the beliefs that LTELLs hold with regard to language, educational supports, and gender in college. Second, the research looks to understand how these beliefs may impact the education of LTELLs currently enrolled in developmental classes of a community college. The driving overarching questions were: (1.) How do LTELLs perceive their own use of language? (2.) …