The Lived Experiences Of Latinx Parents And Their Perception Of Bilingual Programs: A Phenomenological Reflection

<p>The aim of this study is two-fold. First, to better understand and capture the lived experiences of Latinx parents as they navigate the registration/enrollment process at the school and select a language program for their Pre-kindergarten child. Second, to understand what lived experiences influence their perception about bilingual education programs. Using Van Manen’s (2016) concept of human sciences and phenomenology, data was collected through the use of conversational interviews. The responses provided by the parents and school clerk revealed five themes, fear & anxiousness, hope for things to come & for a brighter future, use of social networks to understand the new landscape, linguistic and cultural pride, and resilient spirits. Implications for schools, school leaders, school practitioners and research implications are discussed.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Ed.D. Doctor of Education

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation - Public Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Reading, Language and Literacy

Year dc:date.available

2021

Author dc:creator

• Adrianzen, Manuel O

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Sophie Degener
• Dr. Terry Jo Smith
• Dr. Ruth Quiroa

• Latinx
• parental involvement
• language
• bilingual programs
• lived experiences
• power relations
• Midwest
• Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Leadership
• First and Second Language Acquisition
• Language and Literacy Education
• Other Teacher Education and Professional Development
• Politics and Social Change
• Social Justice

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/606

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.nl.edu:diss-1649