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Pre-A Guided Reading In Early Childhood Literacy Skills, Laura Schumacher
Pre-A Guided Reading In Early Childhood Literacy Skills, Laura Schumacher
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project is to show that gains in literacy skills through implementation of guided reading practices at the preschool level, if successful, prove that guided reading instruction is a meaningful and purposeful practice in teaching literacy skills at the early childhood level. The researcher worked with 47 preschool children ages four and five. Participants attended a state-funded preschool program in an elementary school building. An alphabet literacy skills pre-test was given. A writing sample of the participant' s names, with no visual reference, was obtained. Throughout the weeks, students participated in lessons and activities that …
Impact Of Parental Involvement On Literacy Skills In Early Childhood, Megan Stutzel
Impact Of Parental Involvement On Literacy Skills In Early Childhood, Megan Stutzel
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
What impact does parental involvement have on literacy development in early childhood education? This literature review focuses on parental involvement in early childhood. It focuses on the impact between parental involvement and the success of children on literacy skills. There are also many strategies that have been researched that can help educators get parents involved in their child’s education that will increase success for the child in the area of reading. It focuses on the important of students learning foundational literacy skills at a young age in order to ensure success later on in school. This literature review answers the …
Effects Of Upper Elementary Grade Reading Buddies On Literacy Skill Concepts Development In At Risk Preschool Students, Brianna Cleland
Effects Of Upper Elementary Grade Reading Buddies On Literacy Skill Concepts Development In At Risk Preschool Students, Brianna Cleland
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of peer reading buddies on early literacy skill acquisition in preschool students. Data was collected over an eight-week period. Following a four-week period of general classroom instruction, a reading buddy partnership was developed with a fifth-grade class. Peers from fifth grade read with preschool students twice a week over a four-week period for a total of eight sessions. Following the treatment period, quantitative data was collected and analyzed. Analysis suggests that peer reading buddies enhances literacy skills in preschool students—especially in the areas involving the use and appreciation of books.
Dialogic Reading And Building Children’S Vocabulary, Melissa Boer
Dialogic Reading And Building Children’S Vocabulary, Melissa Boer
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Parents and teachers have been reading books to kids for many years. In this century, technology has become a big part of our lives and has even started to take the place of books. It is easy to listen to books on-line and many parents think that if their child is looking at books on a technology device that is acceptable because it is still something educational. There is a time and place for technology, but nothing can replace the time a child can sit on your lap and listen to book being read. Children need to be able to …