Type of Document	Dissertation
Author	Hitchens-Smith, Carolyn Elise
Author's Email Address	carolyn_aka@bellsouth.net
URN	etd-06072007-094204
Title	Perceptions of Traditional and Non-Traditional Students Enrolled in a Developmental Reading Course in a Community College Setting
Degree	Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Department	Curriculum & Instruction
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Earl Cheek Committee Chair Jim Wandersee Committee Member Krissana Machtmes Committee Member Pam Blanchard Committee Member Sarah Liggett Dean's Representative
Keywords	developmental reading community college
Date of Defense	2007-05-09
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of developmental students enrolled in a developmental reading course in a community college setting. A reading course questionnaire and interest/attitude inventory was completed by the students. In addition, individual interview were conducted. Eight students participated in the study that addressed more fully the impact of the developmental reading course on their achievement. Research questions sought to explore developmental students’ past reading experiences, past reading experiences, and perceptions of the developmental reading course. Results of the study suggest that classroom instruction focusing on comprehension and vocabulary activities presented in a developmental reading course in a community college setting was helpful. Some of the case study participants indicated they were able to write better papers in other subject areas and increased their vocabulary skills and comprehension.
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