Transforming Literacy Learning: Action Research through the Lens of Three Reading Specialists

The presentation will highlight literacy-based action research projects by three Reading Specialist M.Ed. graduate students. The topics of using fictional texts to increase the accuracy, comprehension, and fluency of students with autism spectrum disorder when reading informational passages; infusion of dialogue and motivational strategies to promote self-efficacy and reading success; and strategies to cultivate student independence in reading growth were explored. Tools for attendees to implement the process of action research in their own classroom will be outlined