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Effective Literacy Instruction In The Elementary Grades, Marie Laurent Bergeron
Effective Literacy Instruction In The Elementary Grades, Marie Laurent Bergeron
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to identify elements present in effective literacy instruction, i.e., those elements that fostered reading, speaking, listening, thinking, writing, and metacognitive skills. By examining variables that promoted literacy acquisition and achievement, a detailed account resulted which described classroom practice as related to teacher beliefs, strategies, materials, and classroom climate. The primary method of qualitative analysis used for this study was the Developmental Research Sequence (DRS) Method (Spradley, 1980). Two classrooms with exemplary teachers were studied extensively. Data collection involved the use of primary sources (interviews, observations, and student and teacher work) and secondary sources (records, …
Characteristics Of An Effective Teacher Of Reading In An Elementary School Setting, Jennifer Aby Archer
Characteristics Of An Effective Teacher Of Reading In An Elementary School Setting, Jennifer Aby Archer
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
Struggling readers have been the central focus of American politics for decades. Teachers of all ages and experiences across America deliver reading instruction in a variety of ways. The purpose of this study is to determine the characteristics of an effective teacher of reading in an elementary classroom setting. The study was conducted in a public and a private sector school in a capital city in the southern United States. Two principals, two second grade teachers, and two fourth grade teachers were participants in this study. A qualitative research focus provided the methodological basis for this study. The research design …