Keywords
Learning disabilities; transition; high school; college
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the perspectives of college students with learning disabilities through their lived experiences. Specifically, as they related to their high school learning experiences, their transition to higher education, and their continued academic and social support in higher education. The researcher gathered qualitative data to gain insight into the world of students with learning disabilities. The study consisted of a survey, focus group, and in-depth interviews. The data were reviewed in order to achieve a holistic picture of what the students* perceptions illustrate and to understand thematic commonalities from their lived experiences. The researcher hoped to shape possible effective instructional strategies and supports for students with learning disabilities in secondary and post-secondary educational experiences.
Notes
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Graduation Date
2015
Semester
Summer
Advisor
Martin, Suzanne
Degree
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
College
College of Education and Human Performance
Degree Program
Education and Human Performance
Format
application/pdf
Identifier
CFE0005791
URL
http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/CFE0005791
Language
English
Release Date
August 2015
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Doctoral Dissertation (Open Access)
Subjects
Dissertations, Academic -- Education and Human Performance; Education and Human Performance -- Dissertations, Academic
STARS Citation
Ehrli, Hannah, "Examining the Perspectives of Students with Learning Disabilities through their Lived Experiences" (2015). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 667.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd/667