Authentic literature's effect on student attitudes towards individuals with disabilities

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect authentic literature had on student attitudes towards individuals with disabilities. This study was conducted by implementing a disabilities unit through read alouds in a second grade classroom. Eighteen students participated in the research model. Data collected included surveys, audio taped interviews, audio taped discussions, student response cards, and personal teacher research journal. The data was analyzed recursively across all data sets to determine patterns and themes. Data was coded according to three main patterns; if the pattern was found to be prevalent across all data sets it was found to be conclusive. Effects resulting from the use of authentic literature in this study are discussed including student learning through engagement, text to self connections and an increase in the acceptance of differences.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S.T. Teaching

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Teacher Education

Year dc:date.available

2011

Author dc:creator

• Alves, Sara

Contributors dc:contributor

• Madden, Marjorie

• People with disabilities; Children's literature
• Elementary Education and Teaching

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/177

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1176