Date of Award

Spring 2019

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

College

College of Education

Department

Department of Education

Primary Advisor

Dr. Joyce T. Harth

Second Advisor

Dr. Thomas Gollery

Third Advisor

Dr. Carmen Lamboy

Abstract

In higher education, the number of Hispanic immigrant students has steadily increased, particularly in central Florida. The purpose of this quantitative study was to analyze the perceptions of higher education Hispanic students whose home language is Spanish and who are enrolled in English-only and bilingual degree programs in two central Florida universities. A quantitative, non-experimental survey research approach was utilized. A variety of descriptive, associative, and inferential statistical techniques were used to answer the research questions. A response rate of 12.7% (n = 71) was achieved. There was no difference in the overall perception of course efficacy between participants enrolled in English-only instruction versus bilingual instructional formats. The instructional element of the appropriateness of course materials was the most robust correlate of study participants’ perceived overall course efficacy for study participants receiving instruction in English-only educational environments. Additionally, appropriateness of accommodations and access to course instructors were the most robust correlates of study participants’ perceived overall course efficacy for study participants receiving instruction in bilingual educational methods. The instructional element of the sufficiency of course resources was the most robust correlate of study participants’ perceived overall course satisfaction for study participants receiving instruction in English-only educational environments, whereas the instructional element acquisition of desired content and information was the most robust correlate of study participants’ perceived overall course satisfaction for study participants receiving instruction in bilingual educational methods. Keywords: English-only education, bilingual education, Hispanic, Spanish speaking, course satisfaction, course efficacy

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