Download or read book The Perceived Factors that Contributed to the Success of College Students with Dyslexia written by Jessica Doyle and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this pilot project was to determine the factors or supports that college graduates perceived as helping them to thrive and attempt higher education, despite having a learning disability, specifically dyslexia. Based on the literature review, this pilot study examined the four main kinds of support that most students receive while growing up; including family support, peer support, teacher support, and support from other programs and resources. The specific research question explored: What encouraged or discouraged these now adults in their pivotal growing years in regards to dyslexia? This pilot study used a mixed-methods research design which included an anonymous online survey and interview. With only one interview completed a single-case study was derived. The results of this pilot study are shared, including implications for educators and suggestions for future research. What was found is that all four highlighted sources of support played a role in the lives of the participants. The common thread that wove them altogether was socioemotional support provided by those sources.
Download or read book Students with Learning Disabilities Perceptions of Factors that Contribute to Or Detract from College Success written by Theresa Marie Wegner and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Factors That Contribute to Success in College Freshmen with Specific Learning Disabilities written by and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Once students graduate from high school and enter postsecondary education the academic support services change. This study uses a qualitative methodology to investigate the perceptions of students' with specific learning disabilities (SLD), particularly the students' perceptions of student motivation, success, and psychosocial factors such as self-efficacy, self-advocacy, and the stigmas related to having an SLD in an effort to identify the factors that impact success in college students who have specific learning disabilities. The researcher will interview students with a SLD regarding the length of time their disability has been identified, the accommodations previously accessed in the secondary educational setting compared to current college accommodations, student motivation, success, current student support systems skills, other psychosocial factors, and any barriers that students may perceive they face."--Leaf 3.
Download or read book Factors Contributing to the Success of College Students with Learning Disabilities written by Rosemary L. Bogart and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Advanced Undergraduate Students with Dyslexia written by Carmela F. Smith and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to better understand the perceptions of advanced undergraduate students with dyslexia regarding the types and sources of social support that buffer college-related stress and facilitate academic success. An exploratory case study design was selected because of the phenomenon under study. House (1981) defines social support as "an interpersonal transaction involving one or more of the following: (a) emotional concern (liking, loving, empathy), (b) instrumental aid (goods or services), (c) information (about the environment), or appraisal (information relevant to self-evaluation)" (p. 39). ¶ Four methods were used to collect data: a paper-and-pencil survey, participant-generated researched-driven photograph, an in-person interview, and document review of university policies. This study design was threefold. First, this research will elicit participants' descriptions of the stress they experience related to college and being a student. Second, the study aimed to describe how helpful the types and sources of supports were to buffering college-related stress and facilitating academic success. Third, through four methods of data collection, students' descriptions of specific stressful situations will identify the kind of help received and describe how the support was effective. This information could potentially be used by students and college support services to guide improvement of existing policies and the development of future policies that will serve the academic community and students with dyslexia more effectively. The study may also assist in formulating legislation to assist in equalizing access to educational opportunities, especially for students with dyslexia.
Download or read book Factors Associated with the Academic Success of College Students with Learning Disabilities written by Jessica L. Kotfis and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effectiveness of Higher Education Preparedness in Addressing the Specialized Academic Needs of Students with Dyslexia written by Vanessa S. Jones and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to analyze the research on students with dyslexia and the need to implement specialized academic services in higher education in the United States that contribute to their academic success. The researcher used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) to guide and conduct the review. Studies were reviewed and analyzed for common themes relating to the effects of personal factors that affected the students with dyslexia, effective academic support systems, and faculty and staff contribution toward the students’ academic success. The systematic review of higher education preparedness in addressing the needs of students with dyslexia emphasizes the necessity to incorporate continuous goals to assist the students’ challenges to prepare them for their academic achievement throughout their journey. Higher education institutions to select the best professional development method and support system can use the implications and recommendations provided to assist the students with dyslexia along their academic journey.
Download or read book Dyslexia at College written by T. R. Miles and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-08-07 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully updated third edition contains practical and useful advice that will be invaluable for students with dyslexia, their parents and all of those involved in teaching and supporting them in their studies. Including the latest research into dyslexia, changes in legislation and information technology and the real-life experiences of six former Bangor students this book will: • guide students through the process of applying for university, suggesting strategies for general organisation and for particular aspects of study • outline how to get the best personally and academically from higher education • give practical advice on setting up and using support facilities (both human and technological) • be an accessible text for mainstream lecturers and tutors who need to be aware of the implications of the Disability Discrimination Act. New chapters include 'Dyslexia plus', giving information on dyspraxia, attention disorders, Asperger's syndrome, and the more controversial 'dyscalculia'. ‘Out of College and into Work’ gives advice for students on the challenges they face after graduation.
Download or read book Reversed written by Lois E. Letchford and published by Lois Letchford. This book was released on 2018-03-03 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1995, the school diagnostician called a seven-year-old "the worst child seen in 20 years of teaching." Can a child's fate be sealed by such a diagnosis? Well, in 2018, that boy received a Ph.D. from Oxford University. Do you have a child struggling with reading? What labels has your child been given? How do you feel they will progress through school? This is a story for you. --- Every parent has high hopes for their children. When Lois Letchford learns her son has been diagnosed with a low IQ at the end of grade one, she refuses to give up on his future. After thorough testing, Nicholas proves to have no spatial awareness, limited concentration, and can only read ten words. Although discouraged, Lois knows things have to improve. After all, her son is young, and every child learns at their own pace. But once Nicholas is labeled "learning disabled," a designation considered more derogatory than "dyslexia," the world of education is quick to cast him aside. Determined to prove them all wrong, Lois temporarily removes her son from the school system and begins working with him one-on-one. She has no formal reading education herself, and no one to guide her. But she has hope and the strength of will to persevere. And sometimes that's all you need. What happens next is a journey--spanning three continents, unique teaching experiments, never-ending battles with the school system, a mother's discovery of her own learning blocks, and a bond fueled by the desire to rid Nicholas of the "disabled" label. "Reversed" is a memoir of profound determination that follows the highs and lows of overcoming impossible odds, turning one woman into a passionate teacher for children who have been left behind. Nothing is impossible when one digs deep, and looks at students through a new lens.
Download or read book Factors Reported by Racial and Ethnic Minority College Graduates as Contributing to Their Overcoming the Academic Achievement Gap written by Lori Mason-Bennett and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examined perceptions of successful racial and ethnic minority college graduates on social media regarding factors contributing to their academic success and overcoming the academic achievement gap; a total of 228 racial and ethnic minority participants completed an anonymous survey. The survey was framed by Harper's (2012) Anti-Deficit Achievement Framework. Further, through the lens of Social Cognitive Career Theory ([SCCT]; Lent, Brown & Hackett, 1994), the study investigated whether perceived outcomes differ depending on participants' personal backgrounds such as gender, race, and educational attainment. As factors related to academic achievement gap, the study yielded those who experienced the achievement gap are significantly more likely to be a first-generation college student, had lower socioeconomic status, found K-12 school agents' support as significant contributions, and were more likely to utilize campus resources. In light of seeking opportunities to overcome the academic achievement gap, minority participants were likely to hire a private tutor, and change majors. Further, they perceived that "self-motivation" and "hard-working" were the most important attitudes to improve academic performance. Significant differences in participants' perceptions emerged depending on participants' personal backgrounds. Regarding self-motivation, those with bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees were significantly more likely to perceive self-motivation as the most important factor compared to those with associate or other specialist degrees. Compared to female participants, male participants' perceived hard working was the most important factor. Those with a higher education degree were more likely to perceive the degree of parental support as an important opportunity to overcome the academic achievement gap compared to their counterparts with a lower education level. Low-income participants perceived the importance of K-12 school agents more than middle- and high-income participants. The study provided evidence of the existence of a relationship between a range of variables and reduction in the academic achievement gap by demonstrating how racial/ethnic minority students can be successful by being self-motivated, working hard, and seeking a range of opportunities in pursuing a college degree and preparing for career readiness as a college graduate.
Download or read book Factors Related to the Success of College Students with Learning Disabilities ADHD and ADD written by LaTisha L. Putney and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Factors that Contribute to and Militate Against Learning Experiences written by Mary Elizabeth Heinrichs and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book DYSLEXIA written by Sally E. Shaywitz and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This prevalent reading problem has puzzled medical researchers and parents alike for 100 years. The latest evidence indicates that dyslexic children have trouble breaking words into constituent sounds, which makes it harder for them to connect speech with letters of the alphabet.
Download or read book Dyslexia Reading Success written by Lloyd G. Christie and published by Dyslexia Reading Success. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big Picture of Dyslexia Many of the components or factors that can affect reading and spelling are overlooked by most authors, such as the impact of pronunciation on reading and spelling, and more importantly the history of the english language and the effect this history has on the structure of our written language and how different readers mentally process "our not so phonetic spelling system." "Dyslexia Reading Success" is designed to help students, parents and teachers to understand literacy issues (Dyslexia) from an historical, educational and developmental point of view. This work takes the personal approach to literacy development, with the students strengths, personal interest and drives at the center.* "Dyslexia Reading Success" introduces readers to technics and strategies to cultivate dyslexic students interest and passion for reading and writing.* Readers are Introduced to 7 brain principles to ensure continued growth and interest for reading and writing.* Introduces readers to 9 contributing factors that can bring about dyslexia (difficulties) with words.* Highlights contradictions in our phonic spelling system that readers face and trip up on. * Highlights habits and activities to support continued growth in literacy and long term personal development.* History, Find out about what the founding Fathers of America had to say about the problem of the phonetic irregularities in the english spelling system and what they planned to do about it.* Learn about the Reading Wars which gave birth to our clinical perspective of dyslexia* "Dyslexia Reading Success", assess's and challenges the clinical interpretations of dyslexia and Establish's the understanding of cognitive diversity as a normal part of mental functioning within society.* Introduces readers to the global/ analogic processing style which is responsible for the special skills and learning style that is associated with dyslexia.* Introduces readers to physical and mental practices to support literacy, reading readiness, over all well being, personal development and much more"Dyslexia Reading Success" is a 21st century educational Philosophy, that empowers parents and teachers to empower students in literacy and beyond. "Dyslexia Reading Success", is more than a one time programme, it offers parents, teachers and students a path to continued growth in literacy and personal development, serving students now and in their future . Buy Dyslexia Reading Now
Download or read book Childhood Family Factors that Influenced the Enrollment of College Students with Learning Disabilities written by Abigail Kirk and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to use qualitative measures to investigate the childhood family factors that influenced the enrollment of college students with learning disabilities. Six participants were interviewed, all of whom were registered through the University Accessibility Center at a four-year university and were served at some point during their school years for a learning disability. Interviews were held in a confidential location and lasted approximately thirty minutes. The interview protocol was constructed in a way that allowed participants to reflect on their experiences and tell their story in their own manner. Planned prompts were included to solicit more information as needed. The interviews were digitally recorded using an Ipod recorder and transcribed using NVivo 8 software. Investigators used thematic analysis to identify themes or patterns in the data, analyzed the themes, and reported the results based on their interpretation of the themes. In this approach, the data drove the interpretation rather than attempting to fit the data into the investigators' existing beliefs or interests. Four major themes emerged from the data analysis. Two themes centered on family factors that influenced college enrollment. These themes included parent support during school years and family involvement with college enrollment. Participants described the supportive relationship they had with their parents and the underlying feelings of support that always existed in their homes. They also reported their family's tradition of college attendance and parent expectations to attend college as significant factors in their own college enrollment. The other two themes relate to participants' feelings and beliefs about their disabilities. These themes include the impact of the disability on the individuals' sense of self-worth and personal strengths that contributed to success. Participants reported experiencing a lack of understanding about their disability. They recalled comparing themselves to their peers and not knowing how to explain their learning challenges to others. Despite their frustrations, participants made personal contributions to their own success. These contributions included the use of coping strategies and a determination to succeed. The individuals' use of coping strategies created an opportunity to experience success in the school setting, thereby increasing their motivation to continue their education after high school.
Download or read book Childhood Family Factors that Influenced the Enrollment of College Students with Learning Disabilities written by Abigail Cook and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to use qualitative measures to investigate the childhood family factors that influenced the enrollment of college students with learning disabilities. Six participants were interviewed, all of whom were registered through the University Accessibility Center at a four-year university and were served at some point during their school years for a learning disability. Interviews were held in a confidential location and lasted approximately thirty minutes. The interview protocol was constructed in a way that allowed participants to reflect on their experiences and tell their story in their own manner. Planned prompts were included to solicit more information as needed. The interviews were digitally recorded using an Ipod recorder and transcribed using NVivo 8 software. Investigators used thematic analysis to identify themes or patterns in the data, analyzed the themes, and reported the results based on their interpretation of the themes. In this approach, the data drove the interpretation rather than attempting to fit the data into the investigators' existing beliefs or interests. Four major themes emerged from the data analysis. Two themes centered on family factors that influenced college enrollment. These themes included parent support during school years and family involvement with college enrollment. Participants described the supportive relationship they had with their parents and the underlying feelings of support that always existed in their homes. They also reported their family's tradition of college attendance and parent expectations to attend college as significant factors in their own college enrollment. The other two themes relate to participants' feelings and beliefs about their disabilities. These themes include the impact of the disability on the individuals' sense of self-worth and personal strengths that contributed to success. Participants reported experiencing a lack of understanding about their disability. They recalled comparing themselves to their peers and not knowing how to explain their learning challenges to others. Despite their frustrations, participants made personal contributions to their own success. These contributions included the use of coping strategies and a determination to succeed. The individuals' use of coping strategies created an opportunity to experience success in the school setting, thereby increasing their motivation to continue their education after high school.
