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Direct linkLipp, Jamie R. – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Over the past 65 years, the roles of the reading specialist have continually evolved. Historically, reading specialists have been hired by schools to work predominantly with struggling readers (Bean, Cassidy, Grumet, Shelton & Wallis, 2002; Bean, Swan & Knaub, 2003). Reading specialists today serve in a variety of roles within their…
Descriptors: Reading Instruction, Reading Consultants, Specialists, Teacher Role
Sullivan, Abigail Bargende – ProQuest LLC, 2018
This study explored how an elementary reading teacher navigates the complex role of literacy instruction in public schools. Data was gathered through observation, semi-structured interviews, and document collection and analysis. Observation notes, transcripts, lesson plans, and schedules were analyzed using In Vivo, Values, and Descriptive coding.…
Descriptors: Reading Instruction, Reading Teachers, Elementary School Teachers, Literacy Education
King, Lashae Denise – ProQuest LLC, 2015
Scores on national and international tests for students in the United States indicated that students are not performing proficiently in reading. Furthermore, students are not able to comprehend complex reading tasks, which resulted in an adolescent literacy crisis (NGA & CCSO, 2010). In this collective case study, I explored ways four fifth…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Reading Tests, Reading Instruction, Content Area Reading
Kroll, Kathleen – ProQuest LLC, 2014
This dissertation focuses on interdisciplinary problem-solving teams used to address the academic needs of elementary students struggling with reading. Use of teams has a strong theoretical base and wide endorsement by educational leaders, but limited empirical base. Three studies explore teams that convene students of differing academic status:…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Interdisciplinary Approach, Teamwork, Elementary School Students
Ginsburg, Victoria Elaine – ProQuest LLC, 2012
This descriptive qualitative case study explored the changing role of the reading specialist through various perceptions of professionals in the Neon Shadow School District. The purpose of the study was to explore what, how, and why the duties and responsibilities of the reading specialist have changed since first employed as an…
Descriptors: Reading Improvement, Specialists, Role Perception, Case Studies
Massey, Susan L. – ProQuest LLC, 2011
The present study examined how elementary reading coaches interpreted their roles, how they allotted their time among various tasks, and their perceptions regarding the influence of their roles related to teacher knowledge and instructional practice in elementary schools receiving Reading First funding in one state Employing both quantitative and…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Educational Strategies, Teacher Characteristics, Reading Consultants
