Carol Convertino|Marc Marschark|Patricia Sapere|Thomastine Sarchet|Manja Zupan
Predicting Academic Success Among Deaf College Students
Rochester Institute of Technology|Rochester Institute of Technology|University of Edinburgh|Rochester Institute of Technology|Rochester Institute of Technology
practical theoretical reasons educators educational researchers seek determine predictors academic success students different levels different populations studies involving hearing students postsecondary level documented significant predictors success relating various demographic factors school experience prior academic attainment studies involving deaf hardofhearing students focused primarily younger students variables degree hearing loss use cochlear implants educational placement communication factorsalthough typically considered one two time present investigation utilizes data 10 previous experiments using paradigm attempt discern significant predictors readiness college utilizing college entrance examination scores classroom learning college level utilizing scores tests simulated classrooms academic preparation clear consistent predictor domains audiological communication variables examined communication variables significant reflected benefits language flexibility skills either spoken language american sign language