Speech-language Pathologist's Perspectives on the Efficacy of Bilingual Education Programs in South Texas Public Schools for English as a Second Language Learners

Author

Alexandra Rosas, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

5-2018

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Communication Sciences and Disorders

First Advisor

Dr. Ruth Crutchfield

Second Advisor

Dr. Theresa Mata-Pistokache

Third Advisor

Keri Parchman-Gonzalez

Abstract

Current research in regard to the assessment and treatment of ESLs is limited. Other problems found within the school setting, is that fact that SLPs have very limited resources and large caseloads. Hence, the fact that previous studies have found that SLPS working the school setting do not feel competent in serving ESL students.

The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of bilingual programs and explore the factors that impact English as a second language learners (ESLs), in public schools across the Rio Grande Valley. School based speech-language pathologists were surveyed for information concerning their perceptions and experiences in working with ESLs in the public schools.

Comments

Copyright 2018 Alexandra Rosas. All Rights Reserved.

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Recommended Citation

Rosas, Alexandra, "Speech-language Pathologist's Perspectives on the Efficacy of Bilingual Education Programs in South Texas Public Schools for English as a Second Language Learners" (2018). Theses and Dissertations. 388.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/388