Abstract
This study investigates whether the learning strategy of Peer Presentations may positively influence an English Language Learner’s (ELL's) relationship with peers, and personal perspec-tives with pertinence to the sciences, public discourse, and their institution. Data collection in-struments included a developed pre- and post-sociometric survey to quantitate each classroom's social status, and a pre- and post-qualitative oral interview to acquire individual perceptions con-cerning enjoyment and contentment of academic topics. Three ELLs from two learning environ-ments participated with the eight day intervention, comprising of 45 minute instructive sessions to become proficient with demonstrating an arrangement of invigorating yet harmless scientific experiments. After the Peer Presentation, analysis of pre- and post-sociometric results demon-strated an overall increase of more intimate friendships. Examination of the ELLs' oral inter-view responses indicated growth of enjoyment regarding their institution and public discourse. Overall recommendations and suggestions of utilizing Peer Presentations are discussed for those involved with educating students.
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Thesis Completion
2014
Semester
Summer
Advisor
Ezell, Dan
Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
College
College of Education and Human Performance
Department
Child, Family, and Community Sciences
Degree Program
Exceptional Education
Subjects
Dissertations, Academic -- Education and Human Performance; Education and Human Performance -- Dissertations, Academic
Format
Identifier
CFH0004665
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Document Type
Honors in the Major Thesis
Recommended Citation
Roy, Courtney, "What is the Efficacy of Peer Presentation for English Languag Learners?" (2014). HIM 1990-2015. 1648.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses1990-2015/1648