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From:  HILLARY HITTNER
Date:  Wed Apr 3, 2002  5:45 am
Subject:  survey

The consent form explains the purpose of my study.  If you have further questions please contact me via email.  Basically, I am doing a study on Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals perceptions on reading English. There is so much research on teacher/parental views but not Deaf views themselves so here is the survey and consent form.  In order to participate you must be over the age of 18 and Deaf/Hard of Hearing. If you know of anyone else who would like to be involved please forward this message on.  Please type in your name in the consent form.  You may forward the consent form separate from the survey if you'd prefer.
 
Sincerely,
 
Hillary 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 hitt0012@umn.edu; Phone: (612) 840-8898 or Randy Fletcher (advisor) fletch002@umn.edu,

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 __________________________________________ Date ________________

 

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) as

a way to help teach reading skills. ________

 

Demographics            Parents     Yourself

1.) Check all that apply-

                                  _____     _____Some High School

                                  _____     _____High School Graduate

                                  _____     _____Some College

                                  _____     _____Four Year College Degree

                                  _____     _____Masters Degree

                                  _____     _____Doctorate Degree

2.) Racial Background (circle one)

A.) Caucasian

B.) Asian

C.) African American

D.) Hispanic

E.) Other

 

Gender M or F (circle one

3.) Age Range

18-25_____

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 etc.)?_________________________________________________

9.) Survey distributed by (circle one): Postal Mail, Internet, Researcher, Educator, Other

 

 




  Replies Author Date Size
6707 survey HILLARY HITTNER Thu  4/4/2002   4 KB
6708 Re: survey rbrooks124 Thu  4/4/2002   6 KB
6709 Re: survey Stuart Thiessen Thu  4/4/2002   7 KB
6721 Re: survey Ronald Dettloff Fri  4/5/2002   2 KB
6722 Re: survey HILLARY HITTNER Fri  4/5/2002   4 KB
6730 Re: survey HILLARY HITTNER Fri  4/5/2002   5 KB
6732 Re: survey Valerie Sutton Fri  4/5/2002   4 KB
6734 Re: survey HILLARY HITTNER Fri  4/5/2002   4 KB
6735 Re: survey Valerie Sutton Fri  4/5/2002   6 KB

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