Learning disabilities and the self-efficacy of students, reflected upon as young adults

This thesis / dissertation was completed and submitted at Nipissing University, and is made freely accessible through the University of Toronto’s TSpace repositoryExtensive research has already been completed studying students with learning disabilities. Research available looks at many different topics, including the self-efficacy of students. This study took a phenomenological approach to look at students with learning disabilities as reflected upon by adults. By asking 25 true or false questions developed by Dr. Wendy Heyman and a set of open-ended interview questions developed by the researcher, participants were able to share their ideas and perceptions of their time in high school. Five individuals self-described as having learning differences were interviewed by the researcher to better understand their perspectives concerning their self-efficacy while in high school. Participants were between the ages of 27-30 at the time of the interview and volunteered to be part of the study.M.Ed