Basha, D. (2024). Understanding the learning resources and attitudes related to the academic performance and success of high school students with disabilities: A phenomenological study [Doctoral dissertation, Liberty University]. Liberty University Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/5297/

Dissertation
Basha, D. (2024). Understanding the learning resources and attitudes related to the academic performance and success of high school students with disabilities: A phenomenological study [Doctoral dissertation, Liberty University]. Liberty University Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/5297/

Tags

Assistive technology (for communication); Emotional/Behavioral disability; Extended time; Hearing impairment (including deafness); High school; Intellectual disabilities; K-12; Learning disabilities; Student survey; U.S. context; Visual impairment (including blindness)

URL

https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/5297/

Summary

Accommodation

Accommodations were not specified; the focus was on the learning experiences and attitudes toward academic performance of high school students with disabilities.

Participants

Twelve students with disabilities at a high school in the Northeastern United States participated in interviews, a focus group, and a questionnaire.

Dependent Variable

Individual semi-structured interviews and an online focus group were conducted via an online video platform using researcher-developed protocols. Self-administered questionnaires were completed by participants.

Findings

Extended testing time was the main assessment accommodations discussed, with students reporting that inconsistent access to this accommodation decreased their ability to demonstrate their knowledge. However, assessment accommodations were not a major focus of the study, which concentrated more broadly on general classroom accommodations and learning experiences.