Explore for More: Enhancing Students' Literacy through a School-Family-University Partnership

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Title: Explore for More: Enhancing Students' Literacy through a School-Family-University Partnership
Language: English
Authors: Peters, Megan Parker, Fain, Jeanne Gilliam, Duncan, Sarah
Source: International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies. Jul 2018 6(3):9-19.
Availability: Australian International Academic Centre PTY, LTD. 11 Souter Crescent, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia. Tel: +61-3-9028-6880; e-mail: support@aiac.org.au; Web site: http://www.journals.aiac.org.au/index.php/IJELS/index
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 2018
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Literacy, Literacy Education, Family School Relationship, College School Cooperation, Partnerships in Education, Teacher Education Programs, Reading Programs, Summer Programs, Literature Appreciation, Reading Skills, Disadvantaged Youth, Day Camp Programs, Attitude Measures, Reading Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Surveys, Elementary Education
Geographic Terms: Tennessee (Nashville)
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Elementary Reading Attitude Survey
ISSN: 2202-9478
Abstract: Many educator preparation programs desire to partner with P-12 and community groups. The authors showcase the development of a P-12 School-University-Family partnership. Partnership goals included literacy growth and interest among linguistically and culturally diverse P-12 learners while also providing a sustainable training ground for current and future educators. Instead of decreasing students' literacy skills over the summer months, elementary students (n=40) experienced growth in both reading skills and enjoyment (p < 0.05) after participating in the discussed summer literacy program. Beyond student benefits, it should be remembered that both educator preparation programs (EPPs) and P-12 schools have much to offer each other and benefit reciprocally when they work together; methods for forming and sustaining a productive partnership are discussed. Recommendations for sustainability and future plans are discussed.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 46
Entry Date: 2018
Accession Number: EJ1190807
Database: ERIC
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