The Power of Parents: A Mixed-Methods Study of Early Literacy Development at Home.
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| Title: | The Power of Parents: A Mixed-Methods Study of Early Literacy Development at Home. |
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| Authors: | Mokhtari, Kouider1 kmokhtari@uttyler.edu, Nash, LeAnn R.2, Fatima, Hina3 |
| Source: | School Community Journal. Spring/Summer2026, Vol. 36 Issue 1, p19-44. 26p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Parenting, *Emergent literacy, *Parenting education, *Children's language, *Mixed methods research, Community-based programs |
| Abstract: | This study evaluated the Parent-Powered Literacy (PPL) Project, a nine-month, community-based initiative designed to strengthen parents’ capacity to support early language and literacy development among children from birth to age four. Seventeen families participated in the program. Using a mixed-methods design that included surveys, literacy activity logs, structured assessments, interviews, and field observations, the study documented significant growth in both the quality and frequency of home literacy practices. Parents reported greater knowledge, confidence, and awareness of literacy resources, alongside a total of 62,629 minutes of shared reading sustained over seven to nine months. Qualitative findings further revealed enriched parent-child relationships, heightened motivation, and expanded literacy routines. Collectively, the results indicate that the PPL Project effectively enhanced home literacy environments and empowered caregivers, demonstrating its potential as a scalable and community-driven model for promoting early childhood and family literacy development at home. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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