Sarah Gromer

Using Mullins Library

Part A:
Part b:

Class: SPED 4483: Teaching Literacy

Instructor: David Hanson
Part C:

Theses/Dissertation One:

1. Who is author?
Jacqueline Bowles
2. What is the name of the theses/dissertation?
Middle School Special Education Transition
3. What is the year of the theses/dissertation?
2017
4. What institution did the author go to? (Usually on title page.)
William Woods University
5. What was the purpose of the study? (You can retype it. It’s okay if it is word for
word.)
“There are three primary purposes of this study: (1) to view how teachers perceive
their implementation transition preparation; (2) to determine how teachers view their
impact on students’ post-secondary transition; and (3) to determine if teachers
perceive any one transition preparation program better than another for students. It is
vital to review how teachers view their preparation of transition services for middle
school students who have special needs. In order for students to be provided
meaningful transition services their teachers need to understand transition. Teachers
were interviewed to view their perception on preparation. Their perceptions and views
on middle school transition services will provide future professional development
training for middle school special needs teachers.”
6. What was the conclusion of the study? (Usually on last page. You can type it word
for word.)
“This research study indicated that teachers need more professional development and
structure in order to provide transition services to students with special needs with
fidelity. Teachers know these skills are important and are willing to implement
transition related programs to ensure the success of students. Several teachers
expressed frustration and fear for the future of students with a disability. Teachers are
eager for more tools and strategies to help improve the lives of students with a
disability”
7. Why would this particular study be important in your field? (We are assuming it is
important.)
This study will be very important in my field. As a special education teacher preparing
students for transition is one of the most vital aspects to their job. As a special
education teacher transition planning typically starts around middle school. No matter
what grade a special education teacher is teaching, I think it is important to instruct
with the goal in mind to better prepare the students for transition. This is important
because teachers need to be knowledgeable about the transition skills that are
needed and how to implement them. It is important for me to be knowledgeable
about this topic so that I can help transition students and better prepare them for
their future after high school.
8. Pretend that you want to do a similar study to this one. What would you do
different? Why?
If I were to do a study similar, I would incorporate personal stories or interviews in my
thesis/dissertation (with consent). I think this would be very beneficial because it
would give teachers real examples of how to plan for transition. I believe that it would
be helpful, because it would give them ideas for how they could help their students
transition easier. Additionally, I would incorporate information on how teachers can
start preparing students for transition/skills in elementary school. This would be
useful because I think there are ways early on in education that we can start preparing
students for transition. I would provide studies on the benefits and differences of
students who had teachers who incorporated transition skills in elementary school,
versus those who did not.

Thesis/dissertation two:

1. Who is the professor that you have taken a class with? or a professor that you are
currently taking a class with?
Dr. Keith Vire
2. What year did he/she write their dissertation?
2006
3. What is the name of the dissertation?
The Role of Family in Successful Employment Outcomes for Six Women with
Significant Developmental Disabilities: A Qualitative Study
4. What institution did the professor go to when he/she published their dissertation?
University of Arkansas
5. Skip to the end of the dissertation. What was the conclusion of the study? (You can
type this word for word.)
“The results of this study indicate that, for these participants, families and family
support played a significant role in eventual employment outcomes. In light of the
strong influence exerted by families, it is critically important that the professionals and
teachers who are charged with preparing young persons with disabilities for work and
career begin to involve parents and families in the process earlier and in more
meaningful ways. Family support may be one of the most critical factors in successful
employment outcomes for women with disabilities, and family involvement in the
educational and rehabilitation process may possibly be the deciding factor in the type
and intensity of family support they receive.”