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The Effect of Teacher - Mediated Vocabulary Discussions During Read Alouds
(2015-04-29)This action research study utilized a quasi-experimental pre-/post-test design to examine effect of teacher-mediated vocabulary discussions during read alouds. During this intervention, fourteen second grade students ... -
The Effects of Rich Vocabulary Instruction and Interactive Word Walls on Students’ Retention of New Vocabulary
(2015-05-05)The purpose of this action research study was to determine if the use of interactive word walls would help 9th grade students learn and retain new vocabulary. This quasi-experimental pre/post assessment study utilized an ... -
Imagination Library Kindergarten Impact Study Final Report
(2021-11)The purpose of this report is to summarize the findings and outcomes of the Imagination Library Kindergarten Impact Study (ILKIS) for stakeholders. In 2016, 56% of the children in the Pitt County School District entered ... -
The Impact of Explicit Small Group Instruction on the Phonological Awareness Development of At-Risk Pre-Kindergarten Students
(2015-04-20)The purpose of this action research study was to investigate the effects of explicit small group instruction on the phonological awareness development of at-risk pre-kindergarten students. This quasi-experimental ... -
The Impact of Repeated Reading on the Reading Prosody and Reading Attitudes of Sixth Grade Students with Learning Disabilities
(2016-04-14)The purpose of this action research study was to investigate the effects of repeated readings on the reading prosody and reading attitudes of sixth grade students with learning disabilities. This single-subject pre-test ... -
The Impact of the Repeated Reading of Poetry on Struggling Second Grade Students' Oral Reading Prosody and Reading Attitudes
(2016-05-09)The purpose of this research paper is to share the results of action research that aimed to explore the impact of the repeated readings of poetry on struggling second grade students’ oral reading prosody and reading ... -
Integrating Wiki Technology into Middle School Literature Circles
(2015-05-25)This action research study used a quasi-experimental pre/post-test design to investigate the effects of integrating technology into middle school literature circles. The intervention group used wiki technology to support ... -
Investigating the Impact of Reader’s Theater on the Prosody Scores of Middle School Students with Disabilities
(2016-04-08)The purpose of this single-subject, pre- and post-test design action research study was to determine how implementing Reader’s Theater as a prosody intervention might impact the prosody scores of middle school students ... -
Methods, systems, and devices for multi-user improvement of reading comprehension using frequency altered feedback
(2014-07-14)Multi-user portable electronic devices for improving reading ability and/or comprehension for a plurality of subjects are provided. The multi-user portable electronic devices may include a pitch shifter circuit configured ... -
Using digital word sorts as an extension of regular word sorts to impact spelling performance and attitude scores of 4th grade students with learning disabilities
(2015-04-27)The purpose of this single-subject design action research study was to determine how the use of digital word sorts as an extension to regular word study might impact the spelling performance and attitude of two 4th grade ... -
Using Questioning During a Directed Reading-Thinking Activity to Improve Comprehension and Reading Attitude of First Grade Students
(2015-04-26)The purpose of this action research study was to determine how questioning during a Directed Reading-Thinking Activity would impact comprehension and reading attitude of first graders. This quasi-experimental pre/posttest ...