Term
Summer 2018
Capstone
Capstone Project
Degree Name
MAT
Facilitator(s)
Laura Halldin
Content Expert
Patrice St. Peter
Abstract
The research question addressed in this project was, how can a self-selected reading or sustained, silent reading (SSR) program be implemented to improve its effectiveness and positively create a culture of independent readers? By looking at years of research surrounding SSR, and pragmatic practices, it outlines one teacher’s approach to revitalizing a stagnating independent reading program in a small alternative school setting. By using the foundational work of Pilgreen, Krashen, and others, he layed out a professional development series that called for systemic changes in the SSR initiative. This professional development is further carried into the school year through a literacy committee and the work to be done with students. Based off Pitcher et al., an online version of the Adolescent Motivation to Read Profile is used as an assessment to determine student interest and help staff guide students towards high-interest reading material. In order to gain access to that material, he describes different pathways, from partnerships to grant writing, in order to secure texts and help students engage in the transformational activity of reading. (175 words)
Project Type
Professional Development
Keywords
At-risk Students, Literacy, Reading, Staff Development
Recommended Citation
Forestell, John, "The Power Of One Good Book: Creating An Independent Reading Program In An Alternative School To Help Promote Literacy" (2018). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects. 219.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_cp/219
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text
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DigitalCommons@Hamline
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application/pdf
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School of Education Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations