Thesis (Ph.D.)--Cleveland State University, 2009. / Abstract. Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on Mar. 11, 2010). Includes bibliographical references (p. 252-291). Available online via the OhioLINK ETD Center and also available in print.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 1998. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 100-111). Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Waikato, 2008. / Title from PDF cover (viewed April 22, 2009) Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-160)

Dissertation (Ph.D.)--The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2009. / Directed by Hephzibah Roskelly; submitted to the Dept. of English. Title from PDF t.p. (viewed May 13, 2010). Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-212).

Thesis (M.I.T.)--The Evergreen State College, 2010. / Title from title screen (viewed 7/7/2010). Includes bibliographical references (leaves 115-118).

Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Alberta. / In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Education in Sociology of Education. Department of Educational Foundations. Spine title: Emancipatory adult ed & social movement theory. Also available online.

Orientador: Andreia Osti / Banca: João Pedro Pezzato / Banca: Jussara Cristina Barboza Tortella / Resumo: Essa pesquisa dedicou-se a conhecer as representações de professores no contexto da inclusão escolar. O trabalho desenvolveu-se a partir do levantamento numérico das crianças com deficiência inclusas na rede pública municipal da cidade de Rio Claro, SP, matriculadas no fundamental I (1° ao 5° ano). Após o levantamento foi encaminhado um questionário em que se buscou conhecer quais as representações de docentes da sala de recursos e de sala regular atuantes no ensino fundamental I sobre essas deficiências e se existem aproximações ou distanciamentos entre os dois grupos de professores participantes. Metodologicamente, a pesquisa caracteriza-se por ser qualitativa e quantitativa. O questionário foi entregue aos professores regulares durante reunião da Secretaria Municipal da Educação (SME) via coordenação e aos professores de sala de recursos foi entregue pessoalmente também em reunião, ambos com mesmo prazo de devolução. Desses, 103 aceitaram participar (86 de sala regular e 17 de sala de recursos). A análise dos dados baseou-se na perspectiva de Análise de Conteúdo. Como resultados, observou-se que são registrados 397 alunos com algum tipo de deficiência, transtorno ou atraso de desenvolvimento. E, como o foco dessa pesquisa é a representação social sobre inclusão escolar de alunos com deficiência, são totalizados 259 alunos em nosso contexto, os quais foram tabulados e classificados entre deficiência física (DF), deficiência auditiva (DA), deficiência visual (DV), deficiência intelectual (DI) ou deficiência múltipla (DMu), com especificação da mesma. A partir dos dados provenientes do questionário, pode-se perceber que a rede é composta por majoritariamente professoras do sexo feminino atuando entre 11 e 20 anos na profissão e que recebem mais frequentemente alunos com DI ou DMu. As representações ... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: This research aims to know teachers representation in the context of school inclusion. The work was developed from the numerical survey of children with disabilities included in the municipal school of the city of Rio Claro/SP in the Elementary School I (1st to 5th grade). After the survey it was carried out a questionnaire in which it was sought to know what representations of teachers of the educational support class and regular class acting in Elementary School I about these disabilities and whether there are approximations or distances between the two groups of participating teachers. Methodologically, the research is characterized by being qualitative and quantitative. The questionnaire was delivered to the regular teachers during a meeting of the Municipal Department of Education (SME) through coordination and to the educational support teachers was delivered also in a meeting, both with the same term of return. Of these, 103 accepted to participate (86 of regular classes and 17 of educational support classes). Data analysis was based on the Content Analysis perspective. As results, it was observed that 397 students with some type of disability, disorder or learning delay are registered. As the focus of this research is the inclusion representation of students with disabilities, 259 students in our context are tabulated and classified as a physical disability (DF), hearing disability (DA), visual disability (DV), intellectual disability (DI) or multiple disabilities (DMu), with specification of the same. Based on the data from the questionnaire, it can be seen that Rio Claro is made up of female teachers who are between 11 and 20 years of age in the profession and most frequently receive students with DI or DMu. The representations of teachers pass between the reified and consensual universes, but they are predominantly common sense, because they affirm the ... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

<p> The present study sought to examine institutional and personal factors that affect the sense of belonging of adult immigrant English-learners in a community college. Specifically, this qualitative study analyzed the lived experiences of twenty-one adult English-learners currently enrolled in a large California community college. Language and Critical Race theory was used a theoretical lens to help understand how language proficiency, instructional policies and practices and social factors affect the extent to which this population feels included and as part of the greater campus community. The study found that proficiency in English was the most salient factor in both enhancing the level of connectedness to campus life and hindrance in accessing linguistic and academic resources. Also, the study revealed that the most effective approach to fostering a greater sense of belonging for adult English-learners was providing high-touch experiences through a robust peer mentorship program. Thus, the findings suggest institutionalizing targeted student support services and professional development that will assist educational practitioners to better support adult English-learners to college completion.</p><p>

Orientador: Débora Cristina Fonseca / Banca: Telma Regina de Paula Souza / Banca: Joyce Mary Adam / Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar a efetivação das ações do Programa VI Juventude no processo de reinserção escolar de crianças e adolescentes em situação de rua. O Programa VIJuventude, constitui-se de uma iniciativa da1ª Vara da Infância e da Juventude do Distrito Federal que visava a inclusão social e escolar de crianças e adolescentes em situação de rua. Trata-se de pesquisa qualitativa que se utilizou de análise documental (relatórios do Programa) para analisar se as ações desenvolvidas propiciaram a reinserção escolar e social dos participantes do programa, tendo como foco a análise de quatro casos. Esta análise indicou que, por meio de um conjunto de ações articuladas pela rede de garantia dos direitos da criança e do adolescente, é possível conquistar avanços significativos junto a essa população, possibilitando, em algumas situações, reverter o quadro de evasão escolar; também apontou a necessidade de formação para os educadores sobre os direitos fundamentais de crianças e adolescentes, bem como reformulação de políticas públicas mais efetivas referentes a reinserção escolar de crianças e adolescentes em situação de rua / This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of the actions of VIJuventude program in the school reintegration of children and adolescents living on the streets. The VI Juventude Program consists of an initiative da1ª the Childhood and Youth of the Federal District aimed at the social and educational inclusion of children and adolescents living on the streets. It is a qualitative research that uses documentary analysis (Program reports) to assess whether the actions taken have led to school and social reintegration of program participants, focusing on the four cases analysis. This analysis indicated that .......... through a set of coordinated actions by child rights guarantee network and adolescents can achieve significant advances with this population, providing in some cases reverse the truancy board, also pointed out the need for training for educators on the fundamental rights of children and adolescents, as well as overhaul of more effective public policies on school reintegration of children and adolescents living on the streets / Mestre

The aim of this study was to explore how the newly acquired democratic dispensation in South Africa has affected the lives of secondary school learners. A literature review was undertaken on democracy, democratic citizenship and democratic government. An empirical investigation using a qualitative phenomenological approach examined the situation of secondary school learners using the various agencies of citizenship, namely the family, peer groups, the school and the community. Data was gathered by focus group interviews. It emerged from the examination of the collected data that democratic citizenship has improved the situation of secondary school learners regarding their interpersonal relationships with their families, peer groups, school-mates and other members of the community at large. However, the findings indicated that the democratic dispensation has not yet had a significant impact on the situation of secondary school learners at school and in their communities. / Educational Studies / M.Ed. (Philosophy of Education)