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Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education

2013

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Educators' Knowledge And Attitudes Relating To The Implementation Of Ell Programs Under Nclb Title Iii, Monetta Irene Foster Jan 2013

Educators' Knowledge And Attitudes Relating To The Implementation Of Ell Programs Under Nclb Title Iii, Monetta Irene Foster

Wayne State University Dissertations

This study examined educators' knowledge and attitudes towards the implementation of programs for English language learners. The study was conducted in an urban school district with 106 participants. Participants were surveyed relative to their knowledge and attitude towards the No Child Left Behind, Title III legislative mandates of 2002. Of particular interest was the impact this legislation had on their performance as educators; specifically in regards to their attitude towards the funding, standards and assessment associated with this legislation's mandates.

A five part instrument was used in the study. Three components of the instrument were a 5-point likert scale rating …