Program
K-12 Administration Ed.D.
Number of Pages
127
Year Approved
2025
First Advisor
Dr. Cheryl Bostrom
Second Reader
Dr. Craig Paulson
Third Reader
Dr. Erica Hering
Abstract
Researchers identified a gap in literature and suggested the need for further study by parents from all ethnic groups regarding their perceptions of their children’s school readiness. The participants in this qualitative study were Hmong female primary caregivers with low socioeconomic status. The purpose of the study was to gain insights into their beliefs about the significance of the kindergarten transition, assess their children’s readiness to transition to kindergarten, and determine their children’s preparedness for the kindergarten transition. The findings revealed that most of the participants struggled to understand the transition to kindergarten effectively and needed more collaboration with the school. This collaboration helped clarify the transition process and set clear expectations for parents and educators, and contributed to a more positive and successful kindergarten experience for children.
Degree Name
Education Doctorate
Document Type
Doctoral dissertation
Recommended Citation
Her, C. Y. (2025). Hmong American Caregivers and Kindergarten Readiness [Doctoral dissertation, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/1168
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