A Student-Centered Classroom for Struggling Readers Transforms a Teacher's Identity and Pedagogy

Autor/in	Herman-Davis, Beth
Titel	A Student-Centered Classroom for Struggling Readers Transforms a Teacher's Identity and Pedagogy
Quelle	(2011), (208 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ed.D. Dissertation, Lewis and Clark College
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-1248-3532-7
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Learner Engagement; Caring; Reading Materials; Critical Theory; Popular Culture; Critical Reading; Action Research; Student Surveys; Reading Instruction; Culturally Relevant Education; Reading Difficulties; High School Students; Hispanic American Students; Teacher Researchers; Student Journals; Observation; Interviews; Cultural Influences; Reading Material Selection; Reading Interests; Student Centered Curriculum; Classroom Environment; Educational Technology; Reading Attitudes; Student Attitudes; Teacher Student Relationship; Females + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Care; Pflege; Sorge; Betreuung; Kritische Theorie; Popkultur; Kritisches Lesen; Projektforschung; Schülerbefragung; Leseunterricht; Reading difficulty; Leseschwierigkeit; High school; High schools; Student; Students; Oberschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Hispanic; Hispanic Americans; Hispanoamerikaner; Lehrerforschung; Studentenzeitung; Beobachtung; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Cultural influence; Kultureinfluss; Leseinteresse; Klassenklima; Unterrichtsklima; Unterrichtsmedien; Reading behavior; Rading behaviour; Leseverhalten; Schülerverhalten; Teacher student relationships; Lehrer-Schüler-Beziehung; Weibliches Geschlecht
Abstract	The purpose of this study was to explore how critical pedagogy, culturally relevant curriculum, and student centered instruction impacted student engagement in reading for struggling high school readers, including first- and second-generation immigrants. The researcher/practitioner (r/p) chose to highlight Latinas in the study to understand the connection between reading engagement and culture. The study provided the r/p with opportunity to reflect on ways to include critical pedagogy to improve her practice. The r/p used action research and cycles of inquiry to reflect, diagnose, and plan reading instruction based on tenants of critical pedagogy. The data sources included student surveys and journals, student observations, and closing interviews. Themes related to student engagement, culturally relevant text and inclusion of student voice are presented, as well as the role of culture and identity in engaging struggling readers. Important findings include the use of student voice in generating themes of interest, student selection of reading material, and supportive and inclusive learning environments. The use of literature circles as a structure to help students participate in discussions and engage in dialogue, critical thinking, and questioning are also discussed. The study advocates for teachers working with diverse populations to provide culturally relevant curriculum and caring environments for their students. This requires that teachers reposition themselves as learners in the classroom. Specific literacy strategies such as high interest text, inclusion of the primary language, critical reading, pop culture, and technology are used to assist struggling readers in improving their attitude and efficacy in reading. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10