Students with learning disabilities in postsecondary education: Differences among students with varying levels of self-advocacy skills and academic achievement

Authors

Diana Villanueva, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

8-2009

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Department

Educational Leadership

First Advisor

Dr. Anita Pankake

Second Advisor

Dr. Cheryl Fielding

Third Advisor

Dr. Sylvia Ramirez

Abstract

This quantitative study described factors that promote or discourage self- advocacy among students with learning disabilities at the postsecondary level. Data were gathered from students with learning disabilities at the postsecondary level and faculty members at the University of Texas-Pan American to address issues on accommodations as well as students' self perceptions regarding their learning disabilities. Five questionnaires were utilized to describe student and faculty member perceptions regarding learning disabilities and the accommodation process at the postsecondary level. Data from the study helped increase an understanding of the factors that may increase or decrease student academic success at the postsecondary level.

Comments

Copyright 2009 Diana Villanueva. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American