Term
Spring 4-2-2016
Capstone
Thesis
Degree Name
MALED
Primary Advisor/Dissertation Chair
Marcia Rockwood
Secondary Advisor/Reader One
Keith Encalada
Peer-Reviewer/Reader Two
Elizabeth Mortinson
Abstract
The research question addressed is, How can fostering parent/teacher communication impact literacy development in the primary grades? This capstone provides research proving the importance of communication between educators and families to increase literacy success for children. To answer the research question a resource toolbox was created and included in the Appendix as a practical tool for teachers and parents to utilize. The resource toolbox includes two categories of tools; communication tools, and literacy tools. The focus in regards to teachers, was tools to enhance efficient, and effective communication with parents. The focus in regards to parents, was to provide reading tools to assist with literacy at home. Chapter Four contains the rationale, explanation, and an example for each resource included in the Appendix.
Research Methodology
Curriculum Development
Keywords
Literacy, Parent Involvement, Reading, Teachers/ Teaching
Recommended Citation
Hibbard, Melissa Ann, "How Fostering Parent/Teacher Communication Impacts Literacy Development In The Primary Grades" (2016). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations. 4087.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_all/4087