Term
Fall 10-3-2016
Capstone
Thesis
Degree Name
MAESL
Primary Advisor/Dissertation Chair
Ann Mabbott
Secondary Advisor/Reader One
Anne Rogan
Peer-Reviewer/Reader Two
Michelle Beck
Abstract
This case study explores how the success of Karen Reading Recovery students correlates to their English oral language proficiency. Three first-grade Karen students in the second round of Reading Recovery were assessed to find their English oral language proficiency. Their pretest and posttest scores from the program were analyzed as well as observation data about their success in the use of semantic and syntactic prompts. Interview data from the Reading Recovery teachers about the exit status of the students was analyzed for recurring themes. The results show that English oral language proficiency has an affect on the degree of success the participants have in the Reading Recovery program in terms of posttest results, success using semantic and syntactic prompts, and the use of visual, meaning, and structural information while reading. The results imply that developing English oral language skills in ELs is beneficial to the success of Reading Recovery.
Research Methodology
Case Study, Interview, Observation
Keywords
ESL/ ELLs, Reading
Recommended Citation
Wheelock, Heidi, "A Correlation Between English Oral Language Proficiency and the Success of the Reading Recovery Program for Karen Students" (2016). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations. 4218.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_all/4218