Development of a Hypermedia Template Using Whole Language Instructional Methods for the Preservation of Native American Languages

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dc.contributor.authorLockee, Barbara B.en
dc.contributor.committeechairMoore, David M.en
dc.contributor.committeememberMagliaro, Susan G.en
dc.contributor.committeememberHead, J. Thomasen
dc.contributor.committeememberBurton, John K.en
dc.contributor.committeememberShrum, Judith L.en
dc.contributor.departmentTeaching and Learningen
dc.date.accessioned2014-03-14T20:21:17Zen
dc.date.adate1996-03-01en
dc.date.available2014-03-14T20:21:17Zen
dc.date.issued1996-03-01en
dc.date.rdate1996-03-01en
dc.date.sdate1998-07-18en
dc.description.abstractThis developmental study addresses the problem of Native American language loss through the development of a new instructional model to teach indigenous languages to Native American learners. Whole language methods advocated in second language instruction incorporate observational learning strategies - strategies which are inherent in the Native American home, but often ignored in school. Instructional technology provides a mechanism for the development of curriculum materials which reflect appropriate instructional techniques. A template with embedded whole language methods to address culturally-specific learning strategies was created through the use of hypermedia. The design, development, and implementation of the project template is detailed. The thematic content framework of the template is local legends about the origins of celestial elements. A sample product using the Cherokee language was created from the template and pilot tested on a reservation in North Carolina. Pilot test data is discussed, as well as recommendations for future research in the use of technology for Native American language preservation. A Developer’s Guide to Template Modification is appended to support the adaptation of the template for use with other Native American languages.en
dc.description.degreePh. D.en
dc.format.extentix, 143 leavesen
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdfen
dc.identifier.otheretd-134513359611541en
dc.identifier.sourceurlhttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-134513359611541/en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/30293en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherVirginia Techen
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dc.relation.isformatofOCLC# 36977967en
dc.rightsIn Copyrighten
dc.rights.urihttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/en
dc.subject.lccLD5655.V856 1996.L634en
dc.titleDevelopment of a Hypermedia Template Using Whole Language Instructional Methods for the Preservation of Native American Languagesen
dc.typeDissertationen
dc.type.dcmitypeTexten
thesis.degree.disciplineCurriculum and Instructionen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
thesis.degree.leveldoctoralen
thesis.degree.namePh. D.en

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