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Dissertation
Silent Voices
University of West Florida Libraries
Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida
2011
Abstract
Reading is one of the most important skills to master. Yet many students in American schools are failing to learn to read. This problem is creating discussions across the country; however, there is one voice that is often missing from the discussions: the students. The researcher sought to examine students' perceptions of effective teachers and the reading instruction they receive in 1 elementary school in Pensacola, Florida. To gain students' viewpoints, 3 research questions were explored: What are students' perceptions of an effective teacher? Are there differences in student perceptions of reading teachers and their instruction at various achievement levels? Are there differences in student perceptions of reading teachers and their instruction at various grade levels? A case study research approach employing semi structured interviews focused on 36 students from grade levels third, fourth, and fifth. Data gathered from interviews and drawings show that students are individuals with distinct and unique opinions and ideas. Their opinions and ideas play a significant role in the successes or failures they experience in the classroom. Thus, their perceptions must be considered in educational discussions and practices.
Details
- Title
- Silent Voices
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Contributors
- Janet K. Pilcher (Committee Chair)Charlotte J. Boling (Committee Member)Kathleen M Heubach (Committee Member) - University of West Florida, School of Education
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries
- Format
- pdf
- Number of pages
- 183
- Copyright
- © 2011 Kimberly Nicole Thomas
- Identifiers
- 99380090756206600
- Academic Unit
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- University of West Florida; Doctor of Education (EDD)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida