I am doing undergraduate work in literacy and Deaf education at the
University of Minnesota. Research lacks as far as Deaf/Hard of hearing
perceptions on English literacy-most research compares reading scores with
hearing students as well as reports on perception (reading ability) from
teachers/parents. Thus, I proposed my research to the U of M
institutional review board and it was approved a few days ago. If you are
Deaf or hard of hearing and interested and willing to participate in this
survey please complete the following and email it back to me at:
Sincerely,
Hillary Grace Hittner
CONSENT FORM
Deaf Literacy: What Works?
You are invited to be in a research study of perspectives on literacy. You
were selected as a possible participant because you are Deaf or hard of
hearing. We ask that you read this form and ask any questions you may have
before agreeing to be in the study.
The research study titled, _Deaf Literacy: What Works_ is a senior
project conducted by Hillary Hittner and The University of Minnesota. Ms.
Hittner is an undergraduate who is graduating in May 2002 with a Bachelors
of Arts in Honors Psychology and a Bachelors of Individualized Studies in
Deaf Studies, Biological Psychology and Drug and Alcohol Studies.
Background Information:
There is an abundance of research concerning literacy development and the
education of children who are Deaf/hard of hearing. Researchers have made
many attempts to answer the question: What is better-speech or signing.
However, the findings remain inconclusive since so many factors influence
literacy development such as family support, communication, diversity in
the classroom, the use of technology etc. Additionally, most of the
research fails to ask Deaf/hard of hearing individuals directly what
influences their ability to learn literacy skills. Thus, the purpose of
this study is to obtain perspectives on English literacy from Deaf/hard of
hearing individuals.
Procedures:
If you agree to be in this study, we would ask you to do the following things:
Participants are asked to fill out a forty-five question survey that is
designed to take no more than ten minutes to complete. The survey is
broken down into four domains that influence perceptions on English
literacy; parental, educational, communication, and self.
Risks and Benefits of Being in the Study:
There are no direct benefits nor risks to participating in this survey.
Confidentiality:
The records of this study will be kept private. In any sort of report we
might publish, we will not include any information that will make it
possible to identify a subject. Research records will be kept in a locked
file; only researchers will have access to the records for educational
purposes.
Voluntary Nature of the Study:
Your decision whether or not to participate will not affect your current
or future relations with the University of Minnesota. If you decide to
participate, you are free to withdraw at any time without affecting those
relationships.
New Information:
If during the course of this research study, there are significant new
findings discovered which might influence your willingness to continue,
the researchers will inform you of those developments.
Contacts and Questions:
The researcher conducting this study is Hillary Grace Hittner. You may
ask any questions you have now. If you have questions later, you may
contact her at ; Phone: (612) 840-8898 or Randy Fletcher
(advisor) ,
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the study and would like
to talk to someone other than the researcher(s), contact Research
Subjects_ Advocate line, D528 Mayo, 420 Delaware Street S.E., Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55455; telephone (612) 625-1650.
Upon request, you will be given a copy of this form to keep for your records.
Statement of Consent:
I have read the above information. I have asked questions and have
received answers. I consent to participate in the study.
Signature ______________________________________________________
Date
________________
Signature of Investigator
Hillary Hittner______________
Date: March, 29th 2002__
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SURVEY ON INDIVIDUAL PERCEPTIONS
Please read the following statements carefully and rate how strongly you
agree or disagree with them.
1.)Strongly Disagree
2.)Disagree
3.)Undecided
4.)Agree
5.)Strongly Agree
1.) My parents read regularly to me as a child
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
2.) Technology helps me live in both the hearing and Deaf world.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
3.) The communication between a student and the teacher is important for
the development of reading and writing in English.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly
Agree
4.) I prefer face-to-face interactions rather than writing things on paper.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
5.) Signed Exact English (SEE) provides a strong foundation for learning
to read and write.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
6.) I communicate fluently with my parents.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
7.) I rely on others to tell me what is going on in world news.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
8.) It is extremely important to know how to read and write English.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
9.) I would be a better reader if my parents would have read to me more
as a child.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
10.) SignWriting is the best way to teach D/HH children to read and write.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
11.) I read the newspaper and/or magazines daily.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
12.) I enjoy writing to others as a way to express myself.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
13.) My parents understood me as a child.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
14.) The oral method is the best way for D/HH children to learn to read
and write.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
15.) It is better to have a Deaf instructor than a hearing instructor who
is proficient in American Sign Language.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
16.) I find it difficult to remain interested in novel.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
17.) My parents wrote notes to keep me informed about their comings and goings.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
18.) I wish that I could read English better.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
19.) It does not make a difference in what communication foundation the
child has, but that he/she can read and write.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
20.) I enjoy reading novels.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
21.) I am involved and aware in both the Deaf and Hearing world
regardless of technology.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
22.) I watch (closed-captioning) TV for information regarding current news.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
23.) I learned most of my English skills in school.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
24.) Cued Speech is a strong foundation for learning to read and write.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
25.) I learned how to communicate (language skills) in school.
1.) Strongly Disagree 2.) Disagree 3.) Undecided 4.) Agree 5.) Strongly Agree
Answer the following questions with a Yes/No
Now As a child
I have a palm pilot. ________ _________
I have a pager. ________ _________
I have a diary or journal that I use.____ _________
I have a TTY in my home. ________ _________
I have internet access. ________ _________
I have a caption decoder for my television. _________
________
I use instant messaging. ________ _________
Answer the following questions with a Yes/No
I have a sibling who is Deaf/hard of hearing. _______
I have a parent who is Deaf/hard of hearing. ________
I have a child who is Deaf/hard of hearing. ________
I am a member of the Deaf culture. ________
My teachers used technology (computers/closed captioning) ________
Demographics Parents Yourself
1.) Check all that apply- _____ _____Some High School
_____ _____High School Graduate
_____ _____Some College
_____ _____4 Year College Degree
_____ _____Masters Degree
_____ _____Doctorate Degree
2.) Racial Background (circle one)
A.) Caucasian
B.) Asian
C.) African American
D.) Hispanic
E.) Other
3.) Age Range
Gender M or F (circle one) 18-25 _____
26-35_____
36-45_____
46+ _____
4.) Age onset of hearing loss:
At Birth ______
0-2 ______
2-5 ______
5 + ______
5.) Professional
Role:_____________________________________________________
6.) Language spoken home:________________________________________________
7.) What language do you feel the most comfortable
using?:_______________________
8.) What type of school did you attend when you were learning how to read
(mainstream, oral, manual, bilingual
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