Relationship between ELL Students and Their Parents towards Learning Success

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my dissertation supervisor who has always shown confidence in me. He has offered his patience, remarks, propositions and understanding. Here I would also like to mention my parents who have always believed in me for all my hard work. My family, including my parents, brother and sister has endlessly supported me during my life and academics. This has helped me in making positive decisions for my life. I would also mention my peers and co-workers and appreciate their collaboration and expert advice on every circumstance. I am also grateful towards my University and my Department, the administrators, faculty members and fellow students for their support throughout this study.



DECLARATION

I declare that the material stated in this dissertation/thesis is original and does not present work of any other scholar or research study conducted in the past. Material in this study is not partially or completely published elsewhere and collected only for the purpose of this study. I also acknowledge that I have complete understanding of the requirements, guidelines, regulations and procedures of the University with respect to the endowment of higher education degree and my research work. Here, I would also like to take the opportunity to declare that I have almost exclusively followed the requirements, guidelines, regulations and procedures of the University regarding this research study.

ABSTRACT

In our public educational system today, a lack of parental involvement could be seen to be one of the greatest problems facing children in their early reading skills development. However, the problem is whether parental involvement influences the academic success of students in literacy. More than eight million students in grades four to twelve in the United States are identified as struggling readers. When parents are involved children have better grades, attitudes, and behavior. Students also have a better chance of engaging in advanced cognitive development over the long term through reading comprehension. Parent's support in education is all the more important when students are affected by disabilities or other learning challenges, as well as language or cultural barriers. This study qualitative study aims at understanding the role of parents in ELL student's achievements.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the Study1

Problem Statement5

Research Aim5

Research Objectives6

Research Questions6

Research Hypothesis6

Nature of the Study6

Organization of the Chapters7

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW9

Overview of English Language Learners9

RTI to Measure Success or Achievement of Students10

English Language Learning and Parent's Involvement11

The Importance of Parental Involvement12

Parent Child Relationship14

Parents of ELL Students16

ELL Student's Achievement and Role of Parents17

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY21

Research Design22

Qualitative Research23

Secondary Data Collection24

Case Study Research25

Data Collection26

Ethical Consideration27

CHAPTER 4: ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION29

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION38

Conclusion38

Limitations42

REFERENCES43

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

With English Language Learners being the fastest growing segment of the school-age population in the United States, it is critical to understand not only the needs of that particular learning community, but also to learn about the teachers and institutions that support them. With regard to demographics, scholars maintained that ELL students' education should be discussed in the context of what researchers and ...