Identifier
etd-06072007-094204
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Education
Document Type
Dissertation
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of developmental students enrolled in a developmental reading course in a community college setting. A reading course questionnaire and interest/attitude inventory was completed by the students. In addition, individual interview were conducted. Eight students participated in the study that addressed more fully the impact of the developmental reading course on their achievement. Research questions sought to explore developmental students’ past reading experiences, past reading experiences, and perceptions of the developmental reading course. Results of the study suggest that classroom instruction focusing on comprehension and vocabulary activities presented in a developmental reading course in a community college setting was helpful. Some of the case study participants indicated they were able to write better papers in other subject areas and increased their vocabulary skills and comprehension.
Date
2007
Document Availability at the Time of Submission
Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.
Recommended Citation
Hitchens-Smith, Carolyn Elise, "Perceptions of traditional and non-traditional students enrolled in a developmental reading course in a community college setting" (2007). LSU Doctoral Dissertations. 2547.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/2547
Committee Chair
Earl Cheek
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_dissertations.2547