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Enhancing the Reading Strategies of Parents of English Language Learners Through Reading Strategies and Interventions(RSI) Workshops

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2012
Abstract/Description:
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) mandated that school districts and schools ensure that English Language Learners (ELLs) are provided with equitable opportunities and experiences that support student success academically. However, many ELL students have faced challenges at school, have not been academically successful, and struggle to read on grade level. NCLB has also mandated that elementary schools give parents the tools needed to support their children?s learning in the home. Researchers have supported the importance of parental involvement in the academic success of children. The purpose of this study was to determine whether parents' knowledge of reading strategies and interventions increase after participating in a series of workshops specifically designed for the parents of English Language Learners. The professional development activities were delivered in a series of three workshops from March 26 to April 16 of 2011 for three hours each Saturday. Results indicated that parents' knowledge of reading strategies and interventions increased after participating in the workshops.
Title: Enhancing the Reading Strategies of Parents of English Language Learners Through Reading Strategies and Interventions(RSI) Workshops.
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Name(s): Rivera, Milagros, Author
Martin, Suzanne, Committee Chair
Boote, David, Committee Member
Bai, Haiyan, Committee Member
McIntire, Jonathan, Committee Member
University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor
Type of Resource: text
Date Issued: 2012
Publisher: University of Central Florida
Language(s): English
Abstract/Description: The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) mandated that school districts and schools ensure that English Language Learners (ELLs) are provided with equitable opportunities and experiences that support student success academically. However, many ELL students have faced challenges at school, have not been academically successful, and struggle to read on grade level. NCLB has also mandated that elementary schools give parents the tools needed to support their children?s learning in the home. Researchers have supported the importance of parental involvement in the academic success of children. The purpose of this study was to determine whether parents' knowledge of reading strategies and interventions increase after participating in a series of workshops specifically designed for the parents of English Language Learners. The professional development activities were delivered in a series of three workshops from March 26 to April 16 of 2011 for three hours each Saturday. Results indicated that parents' knowledge of reading strategies and interventions increased after participating in the workshops.
Identifier: CFE0004207 (IID), ucf:48995 (fedora)
Note(s): 2012-05-01
Ed.D.
Education, Dean's Office EDUC
Doctoral
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Subject(s): Reading Strategies for ELL Parents
Persistent Link to This Record: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0004207
Restrictions on Access: campus 2013-05-15
Host Institution: UCF

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