Date of Award
7-1-1989
Document Type
Practicum
Degree Name
Education Specialist
Department
Center for the Advancement of Education
Advisor
Dr. Joan Horn
Keywords
direct instruction, effective learning, elementary education, first grade students, listening activities, listening center, listening comprehension, listening habits, listening instruction, listening skills, listening tests, oral directions, rural schools, story sequencing
Abstract
This practicum was designed to investigate the effects of direct instruction in listening skills as it relates to effective learning among first grade students in an elementary school located in a rural area. The goals were to provide training in listening to follow oral directions and listening for sequences in stories for five first grade students. Progress in listening skills was measured with pre and posttests of a Likert type rating scale. Activities implemented included: (1) daily group activities devoted to listening activities and games; (2) listening center; and (3) story time. Evaluation data indicated that all five students who participated in the program improved significantly in listening skills. Recommendations were made for replication of this program in other first grade classes in the implementing school and other schools within the geographic area.