Preservice teachers’ use of learning environment resources during literacy tutoring.
Abstract
The article focuses on the use of learning environment resources by preservice teachers during literacy tutoring. Topics discussed include three rules for tutoring context that are relevancy, choice, and variety of materials; the undergraduate reading courses, and the essence of intrinsic motivation.
Reference
Hitchens, C. W. (2014). Preservice Teachers' Use of Learning Environment Resources During Literacy Tutoring. Journal Of Reading Education, 40(1), 24-28.
Journal
Journal of Reading Education
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
- Observational Study
- Qualitiative
- Socio-cultural theory (Wenger 1998, Vygotsky 1978)
Geographic Setting
Institutional Context
Certification Level
- Elementary
- Special Education
Programatic Focus
Research Location Context
Preservice Participants
- undergraduates in a Reading Methods course
Preservice Sample Size
17
Duration of Data Collection
Data Sources
- journal entries
- lesson plans
- Observation of PT lessons
- online discussions
Data Analysis Tools
- Thematic analysis
- Triangulation
Researcher Positionality
- inside (staying their own students)
Research Questions
"How did the preservice teachers incorporate the center’s
resources into reading and writing tutoring?" p. 26
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? Yes