Type of Document	Dissertation
Author	Lucas, Ernestine McKoy
URN	etd-12192009-202555
Title	Literacy from a Different Perspective: Listening to the Voices of Adolescents from a Mulitcultural Context
Degree	Doctor of Education
Department	Curriculum and Instruction
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Lalik, Rosary V. Committee Chair Belli, Gabriella M. Committee Member Felder, Monique Committee Member Tilley-Lubbs, Gresilda A. Committee Member
Keywords	English for Speakers of Other Languages Multicultural Learners Adolescent Literacy
Date of Defense	2009-12-10
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Literacy from a Different Perspective: Listening to the Voices of Adolescents from a Multicultural Context Abstract Ernestine McKoy-Lucas The objective of this study was to listen to the perceptions of the experiences of adolescents from a multicultural background as those experiences related to their literacy learning acquisition. Each of the adolescent learners were enrolled in the English for Speakers of Other Languages program in one of the middle schools in the state of Virginia. The experiences, whether positive or negative, would inevitably shape the literacy learning of these multicultural learners as they interacted with family members, with members of the community, and in the academic setting at school. Open ended interview questions were used to gather data for this qualitative, ethnographic research study. This type forum allowed for an open dialogue between the researcher and the adolescent learners. As the researcher, I examined the data to determine how the learners' perceived experiences impacted their literacy learning. This study seeks to contribute to the knowledge base on adolescent literacy. The findings can be used by policy makers and educators who are dedicated to improving the quality of the educational lives of our multicultural learners. It is possible that the findings of this study could be used to inform guidelines for establishing future policies, practices, and strategies implemented in the English for Speakers of Other Languages program in the public schools.
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