This paper represents
research done by a student teacher in an early childhood program on instructional
strategies for teaching
effective reading skills in kindergarten. The objective of the paper is to demonstrate and note the importance of coaching students at the kindergarten level in the necessary skills needed to read proficiently or to help identify those students that will need additional assistance due to some reading problems. The paper presents a two-month observation interlude, coupled with information acquired through testing and other
research methodologies. The paper explores three specific reading factors and the
strategies needed to implement them, including phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, and vocabulary. Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Personal Perspective and Rational for the Study Research Questions Chapter 2 Literature Review Chapter 3 Methodology Research Design and Details Personal Role Chapter 4 Study Details Chapter 5 Analysis and Interpretation Chapter 6 Conclusions Implications Recommendations References