Uplifting research option 1

During the past 6 years my school has been implementing looping. Looping is when a group of students has the same teacher for two consecutive years. Looping was implemented because there was such a huge gap between k and first grade, so to attempt to close the gap, the school decided to implement looping. Now that looping has entered into its sixth year the results can be observed. The gap among k and first grade has decreased. Students who were participants in the looping project, were actually successful in k, 1st, and 2nd grades. As a result of looping success, looping in my school will continue.

Personal Research Journey

Personal Research Journey

 

The topic that I chose to focus on is identified as ways to promote early literacy in early childhood education. Installing early literacy skills is essential for the development of young children. I am interested in this topic because I believe that enhancing children early literacy skills will aid in closing the achievement gaps in the educational arena. I have seen children on both end of the spectrum, children who were exposed to early literacy and those who were not and I  have noticed a significant different in their success within the educational system.

I understand that the information from constructing the research chart will be beneficial for me as I gain an understanding of what is expected during the research process. The research chart will also help me understand the different terminology that is used during the research process.