Authentic Grammar Curriculum: Can a broadcast news program improve student learning?
Date of Award
Winter 12-20-2018
Document Type
Project (696 or 796 registration)
Degree Name
Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction
Department
Graduate Studies
Committee Chair
Dr. Mike Coquyt
Keywords
elementary; grammar; curriculum; authentic; writing; news
Abstract
Research shows that teaching writing through authentic projects can better engage and motivate students compared to direct instruction. Third-graders in this study were taught how to improve their writing through a broadcast news project. Students wrote a weekly news script, produced a news broadcast, and shared it with their elementary peers. Students took a standardized test after working with the project for two months. They showed growth in their language arts skills. Students also felt they grew in their sense of classroom community was enhanced through the project. The positive data and student engagement in this project supports using authentic projects in elementary classrooms.
Recommended Citation
Schmit, Richard, "Authentic Grammar Curriculum: Can a broadcast news program improve student learning?" (2018). Dissertations, Theses, and Projects. 128.
https://red.mnstate.edu/thesis/128