Summary: | The purpose of this qualitative research, which utilized a narrative design strategy, was to describe the process of self-regulation of a child who has bilateral cochlear implants within the social environment of school. The study investigated the use of self-regulatory strategies by the cochlear implant recipient. It also examined how the child made modifications and monitored learning during activities within the classroom as related to Vygotsky's activity theory and John Dewey's theory of social control. Through data collection of documents, observations, interviews, and researcher field notes, it was found that the child demonstrated several self-regulatory strategies. === Kristin L. Patton. === Thesis (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2013. === Includes bibliography. === Mode of access: World Wide Web. === System requirements: Adobe Reader.
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