Date of Award
1-1-1991
Document Type
Dissertation - NSU Access Only
Degree Name
Doctor of Education
Department
Center for the Advancement of Education
Advisor
William W. Anderson
Keywords
Reading Instruction, Whole Language, Keyboarding, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Computer Aided Learning.
Abstract
This practicum was designed to improve reading comprehension in third grade. The peripheral goal was to improve the efficient use of the microcomputer as a tool to supplement reading comprehension. The writer-developed program included computer lab experiences to teach keyboarding skills, language arts, software use and the use of a wordprocessing program in combination with the Junior Great Books to promote discussion and interpretive evaluation skills along with other whole language activities. The writer began implementation by administering a pre-test of reading comprehension. Students were also given a post-test of reading comprehension and their reading scores on the Comprehensive Testing Program taken during his time were compared to the preceding third grade’s second and third grade reading test scores. The results of the practicum were positive. Analysis of the date revealed that the participants met the behavioral expectations. The general objective of the practicum to improve reading comprehensions in grade three was successfully met.