VIU
  • Links 
  • Emergency Info
  • Library
  • Campuses
    • Nanaimo
    • Parksville-Qualicum
    • Cowichan
    • Powell River
  • Programs and Courses
  • Directories
    • Employee Directory
    • Instructional Departments
    • Service Departments
  • Contact Us
    • Admin Login
    View Item 
    •   VIURRSpace Home
    • VIUSpace
    • Student Work
    • Education
    • Master of Education in Special Education
    • View Item
    •   VIURRSpace Home
    • VIUSpace
    • Student Work
    • Education
    • Master of Education in Special Education
    • View Item
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    Peer tutoring reading interventions for students with reading difficulties in a French immersion classroom

    Thumbnail
    View/Open
    Thesis (4.555Mb)
    Date
    2017
    Author
    Mowbray, Michelle
    Metadata
    Show full item record
    Abstract
    The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of implementing a peer-tutoring program in a primary class to improve the reading abilities of all French immersion students on a Tier 1 level. I was particularly interested to see what the effects would be on the struggling students in these classes. I used action research to answer the following question: How can I implement a peer tutoring program to support reading development of struggling Grade 1 and 2 French immersion students? The population of the study consisted of 20 Grade 1 and 2 students as well as 18 intermediate students who participated as peer tutors. The study was conducted over the course of five weeks during which both classes came together four times a week for approximately 20 minutes per day. During this time, students followed structured steps to perform one-minute repeated readings of the same text over the course of a week. Students then graphed the total number of words read and the number of errors every day to measure progress. The second intervention consisted of reading French levelled texts while referring to a strategies cue card to help with decoding and comprehension strategies. A variety of data collection instruments were used such as pre and post surveys for primary students, pre and post reading level assessments for primary students, researcher journal and observations, graphs from the repeated reading sessions and an intermediate focus group. Findings include observed increases in engagement, confidence, and willingness to read. All of the primary students improved in their French reading skills.
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10613/5469
    http://dx.doi.org/10.25316/IR-417
    Identifier (Other)
    DOI: 10.25316/IR-417
    Collections
    • Master of Education in Special Education
    Profile on PlumX

    Browse

    All of VIURRSpaceCommunities & CollectionsBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjectsThis CollectionBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjects

    My Account

    Admin LoginRegister
    Social Media
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
    Campus Services
    • Bookstore
    • Food Services
    • Discovery Room Restaurant
    • Employee Directory
    • Find VIU Experts
    • Event Services
    • Campus Caterers
    • Parking and Security
    • Service Departments
    Public Engagement
    • Advancement and Alumni
    • Communications and Public Engagement
    • Government Relations
    • University Relations
    Faculties
    • Academic & Career Preparation
    • Arts & Humanities
    • Education
    • Health & Human Services
    • International Programs
    • Science & Technology
    • Social Sciences
    • Management
    • Trades & Applied Technology
    Organizational Structure
    • Governance, Administration, & Planning
    • Instructional Departments
    • Provost, and VP Academic
    • Policies & Procedures
    • President's Office
    • University Relations
    • VP Admin and Finance
    • VIU Organization Chart
    Publications
    • Regional Strategy Plan
    • VIU Impact Report
    • VIU Report to the Community
    • Adding Value to Your Community
    Contact Info

    Vancouver Island University
    Nanaimo Campus
    900 Fifth Street
    Nanaimo, BC
    Canada V9R 5S5
    Toll-free 1.888.920.2221
    Switchboard 250.753.3245
    Email info@viu.ca

    Contact Us
    Send Feedback 
    Copyright ©
    Vancouver Island University

    About VIU
    • Administration
    • Advancement
    • Alumni Association
    • Cowichan Campus
    • Parksville-Qualicum Centre
    • Powell River Campus
    • Governance
    • Integrated Planning
    • Employment
    • Mission
    • History
    ACADEMICS
    • Admissions
    • Registration
    • Programs and Courses
    • Dual Credit
    • Financial Aid and Awards
    • Graduate Programs
    • International Education
    • Library
    • Online Education
    ATHLETICS
    • VIU Mariners
    • Mariners Teams
    • Campus Recreation
    • Summer Camps
    CAMPUS LIFE
    • Campus Store
    • Counseling
    • Disability Services
    • Food Services
    • Health and Wellness
    • Housing
    • Join One
    • Services for Aboriginal Students
    • Sustainability
    • Parking
    • Events
    Extension and Outreach
    • Contract Training
    • Professional Development and Training Courses
    • Summer Session
    • ElderCollege
    • GrandKids University
    • Youth Summer Camps
     
    DSpace Express is a service operated by 
    Atmire NV