| Title |
Phillips, Brittney MED_2025 |
| Alternative Title |
Effects of Scaffolding on Tier 1 Literacy Instruction |
| Creator |
Phillips, Brittney |
| Contributors |
Taft, Marilyn (advisor) |
| Collection Name |
Master of Education |
| Description |
This study explored how often scaffolding was used in Tier 1 literacy instruction and its impact on student reading growth in upper-elementary classrooms. Results showed a strong positive correlation, suggesting that frequent, intentional scaffolding significantly supports literacy development and should be emphasized in instructional practice and professional development. |
| Abstract |
This study examined the relationship between scaffolding frequency in Tier 1 literacy instruction; and student reading growth, using data from nine upper-elementary classrooms in two Utah; schools. Drawing on Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development and sociocultural theory, the; research used classroom observations to track scaffolding techniques and compared those; frequencies to student growth outcomes as measured by the Acadience Pathways of Progress; assessment. There was a strong positive correlation (r=0.72), with scaffolding frequency; explaining 53% of the variance in student growth. These findings suggest that intentional; scaffolding within Tier 1 instruction plays a significant role in supporting literacy development.; While the small sample size limits generalizability, the study offers valuable insight into; instructional practices that can foster equitable student outcomes and guide future professional; development efforts. |
| Subject |
Education, Elementary; Curriculum evaluation--United States |
| Digital Publisher |
Digitized by Special Collections & University Archives, Stewart Library, Weber State University. |
| Date |
2025-08 |
| Medium |
Thesis |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
33 page pdf |
| Conversion Specifications |
Adobe Acrobat |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her thesis, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records: Master of Education. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s67jyxfk |
| Setname |
wsu_smt |
| ID |
155063 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s67jyxfk |
