The Impact of Literacy Small Group Instruction on Writing Growth in Kindergarten
Date of Award
Summer 7-28-2023
Document Type
Project Abstract (696 or 796 registration)
Degree Name
Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction
Department
Graduate Studies
Committee Chair
Michael Coquyt
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of literacy small group instruction on writing growth in a kindergarten classroom. The information gained from this research is essential in supporting educators in understanding and teaching early literacy skills. This study took place in a Midwest Minnesota elementary school with 16 kindergarten students being monitored for data purposes. The researcher modeled and taught literacy skills and concepts daily with four students using explicit literacy instruction over the course of four weeks. The research design was a qualitative study using observations collected through a dictated sentence at the beginning and end of the study. The data and results indicate a positive impact on student writing growth with the implementation of the literacy small group instruction. This study’s findings imply that implementing this literacy small group instruction positively affects students’ writing growth.
Recommended Citation
Albrecht, Taylor, "The Impact of Literacy Small Group Instruction on Writing Growth in Kindergarten" (2023). Dissertations, Theses, and Projects. 859.
https://red.mnstate.edu/thesis/859