ERIC Number: ED550525
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 145
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ISBN: 978-1-2678-8113-7
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Students', Guardians', and Teachers' Perceptions of Student-Led Conferences
Orso, Charlotte Lindsey
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, University of Houston, Clear Lake
The purpose of the study was to examine the ELL and non-ELL students', guardians', and the English as a second language (ESL) teachers' perceptions of student-led conferences. Specifically, the study examined if ELL students' and guardians' preferences were similar to non-ELL students' and guardians' preferences for student-led conferences as well as ESL teachers' perceptions of student-led conferences. The sample included 97 consenting guardians, five ESL-certified fifth grade teachers, and 90 students from five fifth grade classrooms. The student and guardian participants were given parallel surveys to ascertain their perceptions of student-led conferences. The survey data were analyzed with the two one-sided significance test (TOST) technique. Additionally, 90% confidence intervals were constructed and analyzed to verify the results. Six of the nine student survey questions resulted in statistically equivalent perceptions between the ELL and non-ELL participants. Three of the six survey questions address student relationships with guardians; the other three relate to an improved sense of self-awareness. Four of the ten guardian survey questions resulted in statistical equivalency. Interviews with the teachers were conducted to ascertain their perceived perceptions of student-led conferences. The interviews revealed the teachers had a favorable SLC experience and perceived the SLC process to be beneficial to the students, guardians, and teachers. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Student Attitudes, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Language Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Surveys, Preferences, Metacognition, Comparative Analysis, English Language Learners, Interviews, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary School Students, Parent Teacher Conferences, Student Role
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 5
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Language: English
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