Hmong Parents' Perceptions on Instructional Strategies for Educating their Children with Disabilities
Author(s):
Vang, Halee; Barrera, Manuel T
Format:
Journal article
Citation:
Hmong Studies Journal, Volume 5, (2004). pp. 20-Jan.
Language:
English
Abstract:
This article reports how Hmong parents were involved in an educational research study to examine their views on a structured reading instruction protocol developed in English and then translated into Hmong for Hmong children identified with disabilities. Six Hmong female parents were interviewed using a semi-structured interview. The responses from the interviews revealed that Hmong parents of disabled children are not only very concerned about seeking education equity, but that they need more communication and knowledge about their children's education. The research methodology revealed a process to engage Hmong parents in discussing their perceptions about schools and their relationships with schools as well as classroom instruction. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]