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Dissertation
Perceptions And Practices In Developmental English Courses At A Community College
University of West Florida Libraries
Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida
2008
Abstract
The purpose of this qualitative study was to gain a better understanding of the views and perceptions of students who were required to take developmental English courses. Additionally, this study examined the types of instructional practices that enhanced students' interaction and engagement in learning. My ultimate goal was to be able to assist teachers and administrators in making pedagogical and curriculum decisions that will maximize these students’ academic success. Observations, questionnaires, and interviews were the major methods of data collection. Findings of this study revealed that each student's interaction with the teacher is unique. Students shared a common perception of classroom interaction. Themes selected, focusing on the study’s major research questions, clearly illuminated overarching themes of confidence and competence. The findings indicated that the teacher used didactic instructional practices to increase student interaction and academic achievement. The recommendations include implementing more active modes of teaching in the classroom to increase students' engagement in learning and to enrich students' learning experiences.
Details
- Title
- Perceptions And Practices In Developmental English Courses At A Community College
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries
- Format
- pdf
- Number of pages
- 204
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries to digitize and/or display this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99380090741206600
- Academic Unit
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- Education; University of West Florida; Doctor of Education (EDD)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida