Amy Krupski EDU 501 by Amy Krupski https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy My notes about action research en-us 2018-05-14 16:50:38 UTC 2018-05-25 22:50:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Amy Krupski krupskia https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/260648574 Potential problems to research topic: 
- Students are not actively engaged during reading activities (both fiction and nonfiction)

Observations: 
- Students struggle and become disengaged when given the task to read independently and/or locate evidence in text (both fiction and nonfiction). 

- Disengaged students display negative behaviors during reading. 

]]> 2018-05-14 21:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/260648574 Amy Krupski krupskia https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/260649042 Questions concerning research: 
1. How can I improve the transfer of reading strategies into their own independent reading?

2. How can I improve their engagement with reading?

]]> 2018-05-14 21:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/260649042 Amy Krupski krupskia https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/260654526 This article focuses on motivation strategies to target those students who are unmotivated during reading time. Motivation through; Interest, Ownership, Self-efficacy, Social Interaction & Mastery).]]> 2018-05-14 21:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/260654526 Amy Krupski krupskia https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/260656562 This article offers 5 ways to motivate and engage reluctant readers. Offering more independence when reading allows students to have a choice which may keep their interest. I especially like the book conference (number 1). 

]]> 2018-05-14 22:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/260656562 Amy Krupski krupskia https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/260657680 Possible issues that may arise: ]]> 2018-05-14 22:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/260657680 Amy Krupski krupskia https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/260657707 Motivation may be difficult to measure, however in a small group setting it will not be. ]]> 2018-05-14 22:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/260657707 Amy Krupski krupskia https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262111906 This book was designed to address older, middle school students who have difficulty with reading and comprehension. Instruction is tiered where small group instruction is a necessary component in the classroom. ]]> 2018-05-19 15:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262111906 Amy Krupski krupskia https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262111977 This article focuses on five essential comprehension strategies that will increase student understanding of what is read: decoding, vocabulary, word knowledge, active comprehension, and monitoring. ]]> 2018-05-19 15:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262111977 Amy Krupski krupskia https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262113987 In this study, results showed that differentiated instruction, small groups, increased scores on fluency and comprehension. ]]> 2018-05-19 16:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262113987 Amy Krupski krupskia https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262114913 According to Mills (2018), selecting an area of focus must:
- involve teaching and learning
- is within your locus of control
- you feel passionate about
- you would like to change or improve

I would like to narrow my focus on improving reading comprehension specifically in a small group setting. I believe that the small setting will also improve student engagement.

Mills, G. E. (2018). Action research: A guide for the teacher researcher (6th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall. ]]> 2018-05-19 16:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262114913 Amy Krupski krupskia https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262115506 I own this book, but have not utilized all of the amazing and user friendly strategies included in the book. The strategies in this book will be very beneficial to use for small group instruction. ]]> 2018-05-19 16:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262115506 Amy Krupski krupskia https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262115899 Resources & Literature Reviews ]]> 2018-05-19 16:39:01 UTC https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262115899 Amy Krupski krupskia https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262116979 This article focuses on the importance of reading fluency in the middle school level also. Word study strategies and intervention will help struggling readers. ]]> 2018-05-19 16:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262116979 Amy Krupski krupskia https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262118201 This article supports the development of silent reading fluency- also can be done in a small group setting. ]]> 2018-05-19 17:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262118201 Amy Krupski krupskia https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262120070 This article focuses on the importance of motivating and engaging students in order for them to become successful with literacy. 
Small groups are ideal for building relationships with students. ]]> 2018-05-19 17:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262120070 Amy Krupski krupskia https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262120381 Strategies and ideas for whole class/small group during intervention. ]]> 2018-05-19 17:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262120381 Amy Krupski krupskia https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262121091 What will the rest of the class be doing during small group?
- independent reading
- practice comprehension skill with own reading book. ]]> 2018-05-19 17:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262121091 Amy Krupski krupskia https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262856027 Summary of Articles w/ Reference Page

]]> 2018-05-22 22:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/262856027 Amy Krupski krupskia https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/263745926 Adolescent readers in middle school. This article addresses the fact that middle schoolers have been struggling with reading comprehension for the past 40 years. ]]> 2018-05-25 22:47:44 UTC https://padlet.com/krupskia/krupskiamy/wish/263745926