Inclusivity Needs Assessment of Dual Language

Elementary Students: Glenwood Elementary School

Samantha Borkovic, Nina Brashears, Kara McNamara, & Jason Sheets

Research Question

(1) Is there a difference in perceptions of inclusivity between students who participate in the

dual language (Mandarin) program in comparison with students who participate in the

traditional learning track (English)?

(2) Do Asian students in the dual language program have differences in perceptions of

inclusivity than Asian students in the traditional learning track?

(3) Do male students’ perceptions of inclusivity differ in comparison to female students’

perceptions of inclusivity at school?

Demographic Information Collected

Teacher: _________________________ Gender: ______________

Race: ___________________________ (example: Black, White, Asian, Latino/a, Other, etc.)
What language do you speak at home with your parents? (please circle):
English / Mandarin / Spanish / Other: ___________________
Are you in the dual language/Chinese program? (please circle): Yes / No
If yes, how many years have you been in the program? _____________
How often do you interact with students from the other 5th grade classes? (please circle):
All of the time. Only at lunch or recess. I don’t ever see them.
Perceptions
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