The Questions of High School Students with Learning Disabilities About Attending College

ECU Author/Contributor (non-ECU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)

Christine L. Barker Bouck (Creator)

Institution

East Carolina University (ECU )

Web Site: http://www.ecu.edu/lib/

Advisor

Daniel Boudah

Abstract: Students with learning disabilities currently comprise the largest number of students with disabilities in the public schools. Despite this very few of them go on to attend a four-year postsecondary institution. Because the numbers of students with learning disabilities in both the public schools and colleges are increasing it is important to research effective methods of support for this population. However in the past there has been little research done in this area. The purpose of this study was to examine the questions about college asked by high school students with learning disabilities of current college students with learning disabilities. Junior-level high school students in college preparatory curriculum assistance classes were asked to participate in this study. The questions asked by these high school students helped demonstrate the need for more direct transition support and education prior to high school graduation. The information gathered from this study can be used by high school and college personnel working with students with learning disabilities to develop curriculums and transition materials to help facilitate this change. 

Additional Information

Publication

Thesis

Language: English

Date: 2011

Keywords

Education, Special, Learning disabilities

Subjects

College attendance--United States

Students with disabilities--United States

College students with disabilities--United States

Learning disabled teenagers--Education--United States

Curriculum planning--United States

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