Emerging Theoretical Models of Reading through Authentic Assessments among Preservice Teachers: Two Case Studies
Abstract
This two-part study examines the emerging understanding of the reading process among preservice teachers (PTs), enrolled in a teacher preparation course on diagnostic reading. The study focuses on the use of reading assessment tools to understand the process of reading, while using reading inventories for diagnostic as well as pedagogical purposes' PTs' self-reflections support a developing insight into the reading process. Through the process of inquiry and self-reflections, PTs discovered critical issues related to literacy, namely, metacognition, prior knowledge, cultural factors, instructional implications, and content area reading. These findings have implications for the teaching of reading as inquiry-based instruction, enabling teacher candidates to build their understanding of the reading process through an emerging personal model.
Reference
Oboler, E. S., & Gupta, A. (2010). Emerging theoretical models of reading through authentic assessments among preservice teachers: Two case studies. Reading Matrix: An International Online Journal, 10(1).
Journal
Reading Matrix: An International Online Journal
Analysis
Is this article part of a larger project or series of studies?
no
Does this study draw on a large, preexisting data set?
no
Research Approach
- mixed methods
- Qualitiative
Geographic Setting
- Southeast of the United States
- Southern US
Institutional Context
Certification Level
Programatic Focus
Research Location Context
- field-based methods course
- University
Preservice Participants
- Graduate and undergraduate
Preservice Sample Size
40
Other Participant Data
- Cooperating teachers
- School principals
Duration of Data Collection
Data Sources
- Classroom Discussion
- course materials
- fieldnotes
- Interviews
- open ended questions
- Pre-post self-evaluations
- Reading profiles of children
- Reflective journals
- Self-Assessment of Proficiency in Reading Diagnosis (Mariotti & Homan, 2001)
- student journals (2nd graders)
- Survey
- written reflections/class papers
Data Analysis Tools
- Constant comparative analysis
- grounded theory
- Qualitative Analysis
Researcher Positionality
Research Questions
"1. How does the administration of reading inventories influence PTs‟ beliefs about reading process?" (p. 80).
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? Yes
"2. How does the administration of reading inventories build a professional knowledge base of teaching reading strategies amongst preservice teachers?" (p. 80).
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? Unknown